Second in Department of Health and Social Sciences

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic education institution in Gateshead is seeking an experienced teacher for the Second in Department role, focusing on Health & Social Care and Psychology. The ideal candidate will support curriculum leadership in these subjects while being part of a thriving educational environment. This position offers full-time hours, permanent contract, and a supportive induction program for new staff.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and induction programme

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Modern building and facilities

Qualifications

• Dynamic and highly effective teacher with a strong record of achievement.
• Ability to support and lead within a collaborative team.
• Experience in teaching A Level Psychology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of the curriculum in Health & Social Care and Psychology.
• Support the leadership of the department in various subjects.
• Shape future directions of the curriculum area.

Skills

Dynamic teaching methods

Curriculum leadership

Subject expertise in Health and Social Care

Subject expertise in Psychology

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in relevant subjects

Job description

Overview

Location: Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ

Grade: MPS/UPS + TLR 2A

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Our values are summed up in our school motto: ‘Fide, Labore, Caritate’, and all members of our school community live out these values – faith, hard work, and kindness – every day, making Cardinal Hume a very special community to work in for our staff, and to be educated in for our students.

Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in May 2024 by Ofsted, and in 2019 by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, Cardinal Hume Catholic School is a high-performing, 11-18 academy which serves the East of Gateshead. We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North-East of England, which will have 48 schools. Thus, there are a number of opportunities for CPD and collaborative work. Furthermore, a comprehensive and bespoke support and induction programme is provided for all new staff.

Responsibilities

• We wish to appoint a dynamic, well qualified, and highly effective teacher to the position of Second in Department. This is a thriving area of our curriculum, offering a range of popular courses at Key Stages 4 and 5. These are:

• Health and Social Care (Key Stages 4 and 5)
• Psychology (Key Stage 5)
• Sociology (Key Stage 5)
• Criminology (Key Stage 5)
• Early Years Child Development (Key Stage 5)

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring curriculum leader to help shape the future direction of the department.

• We are looking for someone who can support the leadership of this group of subjects, taking a lead on at least one course. The current post-holder is the lead for A Level Psychology. The successful applicant will have teaching responsibility in Health & Social Care and Psychology on appointment, but we would like to hear from you if your specialism is suited to the other subjects outlined above.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an established and supportive team of colleagues and will have the benefit of our modern building and facilities.

Benefits and Environment

For further details about the school, please go to the website: www.cardinalhume.com. If you require further information about the post, or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs B Davies at [e-mail].

How to Apply

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Key Dates

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 8 October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Start date: January 2026

Safeguarding

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.