Full Time (1.0 FTE) | Permanent | Salary £33,465 to £51,714 per annum 

Inspire future healthcare professionals. Teach ambitious students. Shape the next generation of health and social care practitioners.

St Brendan's Sixth Form College is seeking a passionate and talented Teacher of Health & Social Care to join our successful and growing curriculum team.

You will teach across our Health & Social Care provision, including:

• OCR Level 2 Health & Social Care
• OCR Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma
• OCR Level 3 Health & Social Care AAQ Extended Certificate

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience of teaching Health & Social Care qualifications and a proven ability to support strong student progress and achievement.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher, a Health & Social Care specialist seeking a move into post-16 education, or a professional from a health or social care background considering teaching, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to work with motivated students in a supportive and collaborative sixth form college where teaching, professional trust and student success are at the heart of what we do.

Why Choose St Brendan's?

Unlike many school-based roles, this position allows you to focus on your specialist subject and work with students who have chosen to study Health & Social Care.

Benefits of the role include:

• Teaching only post-16 students
• No tutor group responsibilities
• No break or lunchtime duties
• Dedicated pastoral and progress tutor teams
• Timetabled student support and enrichment rather than after-hours commitments
• Collaborative planning and shared resources
• Strong departmental support and mentoring
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

A Supportive and Collaborative Team

You will join a friendly and experienced curriculum team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Shared planning and teaching resources
• Structured induction and mentoring
• Support for teachers transitioning from secondary schools into post-16 education
• Excellent support for Early Career Teachers
• Access to high-quality professional development
• A culture of reflection, collaboration and shared success

This is a team where colleagues genuinely support one another and are committed to delivering excellent outcomes for students.

A College That Values Workload and Wellbeing

We are committed to creating conditions in which teachers can focus on excellent teaching and learning.

Support includes:

• Protected planning and preparation time
• Additional support during key assessment periods
• Dedicated progress tutors
• Inclusive learning specialists
• Mental health and wellbeing support services
• A proactive careers team that works closely with curriculum areas

We trust our staff, minimise unnecessary administration and invest strongly in professional development.

About the Role

You will teach Health & Social Care across Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, delivering engaging and challenging lessons that develop students' knowledge, understanding and application of health and social care principles.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching that motivates and inspires learners
• Support students to achieve excellent outcomes in both examined and coursework-based units
• Develop students' understanding of contemporary health and social care issues and practice
• Monitor progress and provide effective feedback to maximise achievement
• Prepare students for progression to higher education, apprenticeships and careers within the sector
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities
• Work collaboratively within a supportive and high-performing team

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Health & Social Care teachers
• Early Career Teachers
• Teachers seeking a move into post-16 education

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about Health & Social Care and student achievement
• Enthusiastic, organised and proactive
• Committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning
• Able to demonstrate strong classroom practice
• Skilled at motivating and engaging young people
• Committed to supporting students to make excellent progress
• Collaborative and keen to contribute positively to a successful team

Ideally, you will have experience teaching Health & Social Care qualifications and be able to demonstrate how your teaching has contributed to strong examination results, successful coursework outcomes and positive student progress.

We recognise that excellent candidates may not meet every aspect of the person specification and encourage applications from individuals with transferable skills and relevant professional experience.

Essential Requirements

• QTS (or another teaching qualification with a commitment to work towards QTS)
• A degree in Health & Social Care or a related subject area, or significant relevant professional expertise
• A commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for students

Visit Us

We warmly welcome informal visits and conversations with prospective applicants.

This is an opportunity to join a successful specialist sixth form college where staff are supported, students are motivated and teaching remains at the heart of what we do.

Inclusion and Safeguarding

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and safeguarding procedures in line with statutory guidance.

Important Information for Applicants

We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date and may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date.

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