Teacher of Health and Social Care
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7277a758-5fd7-4807-a091-b020aac1671a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Health & Social Care and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent outcomes for students? Then come and join a high performing Social Sciences team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High School is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Health & Social Care to join our high-performing team from September 2026. You will teach Health & Social Care with the ability to teach Sociology at KS3 and KS4 in a forward-thinking school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Why Join Us?
• Permanent, full-time role – Open to experienced & early career teachers
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Qualifications SkillsandAbilities
Qualified Teacher Status/ QTLS
Degree in related subject
Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training
Professional knowledge and understanding
Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
Assessment
Teaching and Learning strategies
Ability to teach subject to GCSE
Ability to teach subject to A-Level
Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills
Personal motivation
Ability to motivate students
Excellent organisation and administration skills
Excellent ICT Skills
Work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.
Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed.
The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Are you passionate about Health & Social Care and have the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent outcomes for students? Then come and join a high performing Social Sciences team at Rainhill High School, including Rainhill Sixth.
Rainhill High School is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Health & Social Care to join our high-performing team from September 2026. You will teach Health & Social Care with the ability to teach Sociology at KS3 and KS4 in a forward-thinking school that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Applications are welcome from both experienced and early career teachers.
Why Join Us?
• Permanent, full-time role – Open to experienced & early career teachers
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) – Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive environment – Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships – Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
Qualifications SkillsandAbilities
Qualified Teacher Status/ QTLS
Degree in related subject
Recent participation in relevant In-Service Training
Professional knowledge and understanding
Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
Assessment
Teaching and Learning strategies
Ability to teach subject to GCSE
Ability to teach subject to A-Level
Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
High level of communication and Interpersonal Skills
Personal motivation
Ability to motivate students
Excellent organisation and administration skills
Excellent ICT Skills
Work as part of a team
What the school offers its staff
Rainhill High was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023.
Our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our pupils receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently. We are a popular and high-achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a strong reputation locally and oversubscribed.
The school is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.