Health And Social Care Teacher

Health and Social Care Teacher

Location: Richmond

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a truly compassionate and knowledgeable Health and Social Care Teacher to join a forward-thinking and nurturing school in Richmond. The successful candidate will illuminate the vital principles of care and well-being through engaging, practical, and ethically rich lessons, inspiring students to develop a profound understanding of health, social support systems, and the diverse needs of individuals. At our school, Health and Social Care is celebrated not just as a subject, but as a direct pathway to impactful careers, fostering empathy, developing essential practical skills, and nurturing a deep sense of responsibility towards others. We champion innovative pedagogical approaches, seamlessly integrating realistic case studies, hands-on practical scenarios, robust ethical discussions, and direct insights from health and social care professionals into our vocational curriculum.

The Role

The Health and Social Care Teacher will:

• Deliver high-quality, relevant lessons across Key Stages 3-5, cultivating a profound understanding of care principles and professional practice.
• Employ creative and experiential teaching methods, including simulated care environments, complex ethical dilemmas, and interactive discussions on contemporary health and social care issues.
• Empower students to apply care values, develop practical skills, and critically evaluate care provision with confidence and empathy.
• Actively contribute to the wider school community through health awareness campaigns, community support initiatives, and valuable work experience opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a qualified Health and Social Care Teacher (QTS/QTLS or equivalent) who:

• Possesses an unyielding passion for health and social care, its vocational demands, and innovative teaching.
• Is exceptionally skilled in devising creative and engaging learning experiences that deeply inspire students.
• Demonstrates a proven ability to differentiate instruction to both support and rigorously challenge learners across all academic and practical abilities.
• Works seamlessly as part of a collaborative team and is eager to lead school-wide well-being initiatives and community partnerships.

Why Join Our School?

• A vibrant and intellectually stimulating learning environment that passionately celebrates compassion and practical application.
• A highly supportive and collegial department with a shared commitment to fostering excellence in health and social care.
• Exceptional opportunities for continuous professional development and robust career progression.
• A unique chance to conceptualise and lead exciting, student-driven projects and community outreach programmes.

Start Date: September

This is a phenomenal opportunity for a Health and Social Care Teacher seeking to inspire the next generation of care professionals and empathetic citizens.

To apply, please submit a CV as soon as possible!