Teacher of Health & Social Care and Social Sciences

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking a Teacher of Health & Social Care and Social Sciences for Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Gateshead. The role starts in September 2026 and offers a competitive salary between £32,916 - £51,048 per annum. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and relevant teaching experience, providing dynamic lessons in a supportive and well-resourced environment. Join a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing student success and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

Support and induction program for new staff

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree in Health, Social Care, or relevant subject is preferred.
• Experience in teaching at secondary school level is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Health & Social Care and Social Sciences.
• Support student learning and progression in a modern classroom setting.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and development.

Skills

Teaching Health & Social Care

Teaching Social Sciences

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Location: Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, NE9 6RZ

Grade: Main Pay Scale 1-6 / Upper Pay Scale 1-3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Health & Social Care and Social Sciences to join Cardinal Hume Catholic School from September 2026.

Our values are summed up in our school motto: ‘Fide, Labore, Caritate’, and all members of our school community live out these values – faith, hard work and kindness – every day, making Cardinal Hume a very special community to work in for our staff, and to be educated in for our students.

Graded ‘Outstanding’ in 2024 by Ofsted and in 2019 by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, Cardinal Hume Catholic School is an 11 – 18, high-performing, academy which serves the East of Gateshead. We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the largest Catholic Education Trust in the North-East of England which has a total of 48 schools. There are a number of opportunities for CPD and collaborative work across our schools. Furthermore, a comprehensive and bespoke support and induction programme is provided for all new staff.

Responsibilities

We wish to appoint a dynamic, well qualified, and highly effective Teacher of Health & Social Care and Social Sciences. This is a thriving and popular area of the curriculum, currently offering the following courses at Key Stages 4 and 5:

• Health and Social Care Level 2 and AAQ Level 3 (Key Stages 4 and 5)
• GCE A Level Sociology (Key Stage 5)
• GCE A Level Psychology (Key Stage 5)
• Level 3 Criminology (Key Stage 5)
• AAQ Early Level 3 Childhood Development (Key Stage 5)

In addition, the school also currently offers GCE A Levels in Politics and Law.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop within an established and supportive team of colleagues and will have the benefit of working in our modern and well-resourced suite of dedicated classrooms and work areas.

How to Apply

How to Apply: To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.