Secondary Health & Social Care Teacher
Are you a passionate and dedicated Health & Social Care Teacher looking for teaching opportunities in secondary schools across Gateshead and the surrounding areas?
Milk Education is currently recruiting an enthusiastic Secondary Health & Social Care Teacher to support local secondary schools. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers who are committed to preparing students for careers in health, social care, and early years while gaining experience across a variety of school settings.
The Role
As a Secondary Health & Social Care Teacher, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that help students develop an understanding of health, wellbeing, human development, and the care sector. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while creating a positive and supportive environment where every student can achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Health & Social Care lessons across Key Stage 4.
- Plan and deliver engaging theoretical and vocational lessons
- Support students in developing knowledge of health, social care, and childcare practices
- Assess, monitor, and support student progress
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
- Prepare students for coursework, assessments, and examinations where required
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and school leadership teams
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking teachers who:
- Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
- Have experience teaching Health & Social Care within a secondary school or college setting
- Are passionate about preparing students for future education and careers
- Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Can motivate and inspire students of all abilities
- Are flexible, reliable, and professional
Requirements
- QTS or equivalent
- Experience teaching Health & Social Care at secondary level
- Strong subject knowledge of the Health & Social Care curriculum
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
- Ability to provide two recent professional references
- Experience teaching at Secondary or FE level
Why Join Milk Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
- Supportive and welcoming school environments
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
- Free teaching resources and lesson planning tools
- Free wellbeing support and access to our community hub
- Dedicated consultant support available 24/7
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory compliance and vetting checks in line with DfE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo Compliance+ standards.
Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Secondary Health & Social Care Teacher in Gateshead employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
