Teacher of Health and Social Care with PE (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary

[Employer hidden] is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Health and Social Care with PE to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students across both Health & Social Care and Physical Education, helping them develop a strong understanding of health, wellbeing, human development, and physical fitness. You will deliver engaging lessons that combine academic knowledge with practical application, supporting students to make meaningful connections between their learning and real-life contexts.

The successful candidate will encourage students to think critically about health, lifestyle, and physical activity, while developing their practical skills in a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment. A key focus will be fostering confidence, independence, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards both classroom and practical learning.

You will be expected to adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of learners of varying abilities and learning styles, ensuring all students are fully engaged, appropriately challenged, and supported to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for Health & Social Care and Physical Education
• Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons
• Is committed to raising student achievement and aspiration
• Promotes a positive, inclusive and active learning environment
• Can effectively differentiate to meet the needs of all learners

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• To ensure that all students have a safe environment in which they can learn
• To be aware of systems which support safeguarding
• To identify students who may benefit from early help
• To consider at all times what is in the best interests of the child
• To protect students from maltreatment
• To take action to enable all students to have the best outcomes

Further Information

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Application Instructions

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About [Employer hidden]

School type: Free Schools, ages 11 to 19. Education phase: Secondary school. School size: 1111 pupils enrolled. Age range: 11 to 19.

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