Subject Leader Health & Social Care
Job Description
Subject Leader of Health & Social Care - TLR 2b - start date can be negotiated
Further Leadership Opportunity Available
A TLR 2c is available for a suitably experienced and ambitious leader to undertake, in addition, the role of Whole School Strategic Lead for Vocational Education.
This additional responsibility offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive the strategic vision for vocational education across the school. Working closely with senior leaders, the successful candidate will lead the development, quality assurance and promotion of vocational pathways, ensuring a high-quality and ambitious curriculum that supports outstanding student outcomes and progression opportunities.
This enhanced leadership opportunity would suit an experienced middle leader seeking broader whole-school responsibility and the chance to influence vocational provision beyond their subject specialism.
Popular, Successful and Growing
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, ambitious and highly effective Subject Leader of Health & Social Care to lead and develop this successful and expanding curriculum area.
Health & Social Care is a thriving and increasingly popular subject within our school, attracting strong student uptake at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. The subject provides students with valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them for progression into healthcare, social care, mental health, early years, nursing, teaching and a wide range of related professions.
As Subject Leader, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the department, ensuring a high-quality curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, and outstanding student outcomes.
The Department
At Key Stage 4, students follow the OCR Cambridge National in Health and Social Care, with two teaching groups in both Year 10 and Year 11.
At Sixth Form, students can progress onto:
- OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification)
- OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Mental Health: Individuals and Society (Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification)
The department is well-positioned for further growth and development, offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about raising the profile of Health & Social Care and expanding Post-16 provision.
Working within a collaborative and supportive faculty, you will benefit from strong professional relationships, shared expertise and a culture of continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
10 Great Reasons to Work Here
- Friendly, welcoming and supportive staff
- Appraisal processes that recognise and value professional growth
- Significant emphasis on high-quality CPD and leadership development
- Professional trust and autonomy
- Strong culture of collaboration and teamwork
- Well-resourced teaching environments
- Positive, enthusiastic and respectful students
- Excellent support for aspiring and established leaders
- Clear and consistent systems and expectations
- The opportunity to lead a high-profile subject that directly impacts students' future careers and lives
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in their career or for an existing middle leader seeking a new challenge. As Subject Leader of Health & Social Care, you will play a key role in shaping a department that is making an increasingly significant contribution to the life of the school and the success of its students.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the strategic development of Health & Social Care across Key Stages 4 and 5.
- Ensure consistently high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Monitor student progress and implement effective intervention strategies.
- Quality assure curriculum delivery and assessment practices.
- Develop and promote Health & Social Care across the school and Sixth Form.
- Support curriculum planning, enrichment opportunities and employer engagement.
- Lead departmental improvement planning and self-evaluation.
- Contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives and priorities.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for Health & Social Care.
- Has the vision, leadership skills and ambition to lead and develop a successful department.
- Can inspire and motivate students of all abilities to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Has experience teaching Health & Social Care at Key Stage 4 and, ideally, Post-16.
- Has a strong understanding of vocational and alternative academic qualifications.
- Can effectively monitor student progress and use data to drive improvement.
- Is committed to curriculum innovation and evidence-informed practice.
- Can support, coach and develop colleagues to ensure consistently high standards of teaching and learning.
- Has excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations and student success.
Safeguarding Statement
Oriel High School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
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Full details of this vacancy & an application form are available on our website www.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk or by telephoning us on 01293 880350
To apply please complete an application form and accompany this with your statement of support.
We reserve the right to conduct Interviews for short-listed candidates before the closing date. This means that the role may be offered to a successful candidate before the deadline date.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
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