Health & Social Care Teacher – Short-Term Cover

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Short-term / Temporary
Teaching Level: KS4 & KS5 (up to Year 13)
Location: Telford

We are currently supporting a secondary school in recruiting an enthusiastic and committed Health & Social Care Teacher for a short-term teaching position, starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Health & Social Care across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, including students up to Year 13. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or a confident practitioner looking for a short-term role within a supportive secondary school environment.

The Role

• Teach Health & Social Care to students across KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons aligned with the relevant curriculum and qualification specifications

• Support students in making progress towards their qualifications

• Plan, prepare and assess work effectively

• Maintain high expectations of student achievement, behaviour and engagement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has experience teaching Health & Social Care at secondary level

• Is confident teaching through to Year 13

• Has a strong understanding of the relevant Health & Social Care curriculum

• Can quickly establish positive relationships with students

• Is organised, reliable and able to adapt quickly to a new school environment

• Holds QTS or has relevant teaching experience and qualifications

Both experienced teachers and strong practitioners with relevant subject expertise are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• An immediate start

• A short-term opportunity with the potential for further work

• Competitive rates of pay

• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

• The opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school setting

If you are an experienced Health & Social Care teacher available to start at short notice and are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What we're looking for

We are seeking candidates who:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of reporting concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance.

• Share our values of integrity, professionalism, inclusivity and putting the needs of children first.

• Have a positive, reliable and proactive attitude, with the ability to build professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and school staff.

• Are committed to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every child can thrive.

• Are willing to engage fully with safer recruitment and ongoing compliance requirements, including safeguarding training and vetting checks.

Successful applicants will be expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and always act in the best interests of children.