About this role
Salary: Teacher Scales. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 0.5FTE Days to be discussed at interview. Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026 at 9am. Start Date: 1st September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
At The Brooksbank School, we believe in preparing students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for future careers in the health, social care and early years sectors. We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated teacher to join our successful and supportive vocational team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to deliver engaging vocational lessons that inspire students and develop real-world understanding and practical skills.
The role will involve teaching Health & Social Care and Child Development courses across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, helping students explore topics including health, development, care practices and early years education. You will play a vital role in supporting students as they prepare for further study, apprenticeships and careers within these rewarding sectors. As a teacher within the Social Sciences department, you may also be expected to deliver across a range of other subjects, working with subject specialists to support the wider curriculum.
We are looking for a teacher who can inspire students, promote a love of learning and deliver high-quality lessons that enable all learners to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge and the ability to engage students through dynamic, inclusive and industry-relevant teaching.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of Social SciencesTo carry out the professional duties of a qualified teacher as identified in the DfE Teachers’ StandardsSet appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation, and presentation of work.Set high expectations for student behaviour to create a purposeful working atmosphere and a safe and respectful classroom environment that supports the learning of all pupils.What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.Free Parking.Cycle to Work scheme.Eye Care.Annual Flu Vaccines.Home & Technology Scheme.Rewards and discounts.GP Online and Prescription Service.Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
Read our Job Pack below, for further information.
HOW TO APPLY
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Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Rebecca Gvozdenko, our Leadership Co-ordinator via [email protected]
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.