Head of Department: Health & Social Care

TES FE News; Newbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy school in Newbury seeks a Head of Department: Health & Social Care to join its dynamic faculty from September 2025. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching and ready to significantly contribute to the school community. This is a permanent position requiring a commitment to both academic success and pastoral support.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching.
• Ability to contribute significantly to the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class teaching.
• Contribute significantly to the team and the wider school.

Job description

Overview

St Bartholomew’s School is a fantastic place to teach and we are truly committed to the professional development of our staff. We are proud of both our academic success (P8 >0.5 over last 5 years) and the inclusive nature of our pastoral support so that the school works for everyone in the school community.

We are looking for a full or part-time (minimum 0.81 FTE) Head of Department: Health & Social Care to join us from 1 September 2025 on a permanent basis.

You will work in our committed and enthusiastic Social Sciences faculty in a modern school, supported by an excellent house system.

St Bart’s is a leading academy school (1938 on roll with a Sixth Form of 586) in West Berkshire. Road links are good as we are close to the A34 and M4, as well as excellent public transport and within walking distance of Newbury train station.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual who will provide first class teaching, and contribute significantly to their team and the wider school.

Additional Information

To find out more about St Bart’s please do take a look at the supporting documents and watch our Headteacher’s Welcome Video on our website https://www.stbarts.co.uk. We would love to receive your application.

Closing date: Sunday 12 October 2025

If selected for an interview, you will be given a tour of the school by our students so you can see first-hand all that we have to offer. If you have any questions please contact us on 01635 521255 or email [e-mail].

All applicants shortlisted will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS enhanced check along with other relevant employment checks.