Teacher of Health and Social Care, Child Development and Sociology

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a full-time Teacher of H&SC Care, Child Development, and Sociology for a fixed-term contract. This position offers great professional development and support in a dynamic and successful environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a nurturing school ethos and have a passion for delivering quality education. Applications close at 9:00 am on December 8, 2025, with interviews soon after.

Benefits

Excellent CPD for ECTs

Ongoing training for experienced teachers

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Excellent track record as a classroom teacher.
• Ability to promote H&SC, Child Development and Sociology.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality education in H&SC Care, Child Development and Sociology.
• Nurture the distinctive ethos of the school.
• Maximize achievement through excellent teaching.

Skills

Commitment to nurturing ethos

Passion for holistic education

Excellence in teaching and learning

Promote love of learning

Job description

This school has Academy status and you will not be directly employed by Newcastle City Council.

St Mary's Catholic School

Benton Park Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7PE

Fixed Term Contract required from 5 January 2026 until 17 July 2026

The Governors wish to appoint an excellent Teacher of H&SC Care, Child Development and Sociology for this fixed term post. This post is full-time and should appeal to both recently qualified teachers or to more experienced candidates, looking to develop further in an outstanding school. Applicants do not necessarily need to have a qualification in H&SC Care, Child Development and Sociology and related disciplines will be considered.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone wishing to join an outstanding department and a highly successful school. The role will provide much professional development for the successful candidate, to support further career progression. Unstinting support will be given. If you are would like to discuss this post further, please do not hesitate to contact Danielle Largue, Deputy Headteacher.

St Mary’s is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, as it is a very supportive environment. We provide excellent CPD for ECTs and recently qualified teachers, as well as on-going training for more experienced teachers. There are opportunities for teachers at all levels to help develop teaching and learning across the school, working collaboratively with teachers from other departments, whether as coaches or researchers. The working environment is, therefore, a very stimulating one for all staff and is an added attraction of this post.

St Mary’s is a very popular school, rated Outstanding by the Diocese and Ofsted. We enjoy outstanding facilities in a building, which opened in 2011. We joined the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust in June 2020. We are also very popular with parents and are one of the most over‑subscribed schools in the North‑East. The roll has grown from around 1100 five years ago to over 1450 by September 2025, with 5 main school year groups of around 235‑240 and a Sixth Form of approximately 300 students. We expect the Sixth Form to continue to grow in the next couple of years, as strongly academic year groups continue to move into the Sixth Form.

Recent highlights include:

• BTEC Health and Social Care students have 83% Distinction* or Distinction grades in 2025, with 94% Merit or better
• 94% of BTEC Children’s Play, Learning and Development students achieved a Merit or better over the last 5 years, with 71% Distinction or better.
• 50% grades A*-B in A Level Psychology over the last 5 years, with 86% A*-C in 2024.
• 51% of Sociology students achieved at least a grade B over the last 4 years, with 81% A*-C in 2024

Above all, the Governors wish to appoint a leader with:

• A clear commitment to nurturing and promoting the school’s distinctive ethos
• A passion for providing the best possible holistic education for all students
• A commitment to maximising achievement through excellence in teaching and learning
• An excellent track record as a classroom teacher
• The ability to promote a love of learning H&SC, Child Development and Sociology in our students

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 8th December 2025. Interviews will take place shortly after the deadline.

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