Teacher of Health Social care and PE (Maternity Cover)

Kenton School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,332.00 - £40,838.00 Annually (Actual) Working days Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Teacher of Health Social care and PE (Maternity Cover) job summary

At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.

We are seeking a talented and inspiring Teacher of Health and Social Care to join our team. . Our teaching team has a range of experience, from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to teachers who have taught for many years. All Teachers at Kenton School are expected to teach KS3 and KS4 science and there is the opportunity to teach A level in both Health and Social care and PE. Over the past two years, the Team have worked together to enhance the curriculum experience for pupils at Kenton School. We are confident pupils are reaping the benefits of this.

You will possess the ability to work effectively with all students, engaging them through exciting yet challenging lessons and embedding a culture of positive behaviour for learning. You will possess the ability to promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and take appropriate action when required. And, most importantly, you will be committed to our school ethos of ‘all different, all equal,’ instilling high expectations in all our students. If you have the skills, commitment and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you.

In return we can offer you,
Access to fantastic ECT support for early careers teachers/professional development for those who have already passed statutory induction, career progression and development opportunities
Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work scheme
Access to on-site gym facilities at our Kenton School site
Fantastically resourced schools, both with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19 and free on-site parking

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt, so we encourage these to be submitted ASAP

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kenton School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1589 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kenton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenton-school

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