Teacher of Health and Social Care

Teaching Vacancies; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Northampton is seeking an outstanding teacher to join their expanding Social Studies faculty, focusing on Health and Social Care. Candidates should have teaching experience in the required subjects and be ready to participate in extra-curricular activities. The position supports ECTs with a comprehensive induction programme and also offers a laptop for every teacher and timetabled work-from-home sessions. Applications are welcome from motivated professionals eager to contribute to a thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Laptop for every teacher

Timetabled Work from Home sessions

Comprehensive induction programme

Regular staff well-being activities

Free access to sporting facilities

Free flu jab

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 & 5.
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching.
• Ability to contribute to extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Join the Social Studies faculty to teach Health and Social Care.
• Potential to teach Psychology or Religious Studies.
• Participate in the Early Career Framework programme.

Skills

Teaching Health and Social Care

Behaviour management

Effective communication

Use of ICT

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a colleague to join our growing Social Studies faculty. This currently comprises Health and Social Care and Psychology at KS4 & 5, Sociology and Criminology at KS5 and Religious Studies at all key stages.

If you are an outstanding teacher it really is worth applying for this post. We are seeking to appoint a candidate who has experience of teaching Health and Social Care and a willingness to teach one or more of the following: Psychology, Religious Studies or PSHE. Part time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

We welcome applications from ECTs and we run a highly supportive and successful Early Career Framework programme. If you are a trainee and looking for a post from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Essential

• Experience of teaching Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 & 5
• Proven track record of outstanding teaching or evidence of outstanding practice during training (trainees would need evidence of potential to develop into a strong teacher)
• Proven track record of outstanding outcomes (trainees would need evidence of potential to develop into a strong teacher)
• Proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies
• Excellent ability to use ICT in varied and innovative ways
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of teaching Psychology at either KS4 or KS5
• Experience of teaching Religious Studies at KS3 and KS4

What the school offers its staff

• A laptop for every teacher
• Timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Regular staff well-being activities
• Free access to our sporting facilities
• Free flu jab organised through a local pharmacy

Further details about the role

We welcome applications from ECTs and we run a highly supportive and successful induction programme that meet the full requirements of the Early Career Framework.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.