KS4 Science & Health Social Care Teacher

KS4 Science and Health and Social Care Teacher

South Devon UTC
Part of Education South West (ESW)

Report to:
Lead of Health Pathway

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract:

0.6 fte

Start date:

1.9.26

Education South West (ESW) is a trust driven by the belief that every student deserves an excellent education, regardless of background. Our work is guided by our core values of:

• Ambition
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Excellence
• Respect

South Devon UTC is a distinctive, employer-led school serving students aged 14-19, with a strong technical and academic focus.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed KS4 Science Teacher to join our growing Health & Social Care team at South Devon UTC. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching that inspires curiosity, supports strong outcomes, and prepares students for their next steps in health education, training or employment.

This role requires a teacher who embraces the UTC ethos, values collaboration, and is committed to inclusive, ambitious education for all learners.

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality KS4 teaching in line with the BTEC Level 2 First Award Health & Social Care specifications and AQA combined Science specification
• Plan engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Set high expectations for behaviour, effort and academic success
• Embed literacy, numeracy and technical skills within teaching

Assessment & Outcomes

• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and inform teaching
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support student improvement
• Contribute to intervention strategies to raise attainment

Professional Contribution

• Work collaboratively within the Science and Health & Social Care Department and wider UTC team
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment and employer-related activities
• Engage fully in professional development and performance management
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare

• Ambition:
  High expectations for ourselves and our students
• Collaboration:
  
  Working positively with colleagues, families and partners
• Communication:
  Clear, professional and respectful communication
• Excellence: A commitment to continual improvement and quality
• Respect:
  Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree in a science-related subject
• Experience of teaching KS4 Science
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for science/health education
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

• Experience teaching within a technical, UTC or career-focused setting
• Ability to teach scientific topics relevant to health and social care

• A values-driven, supportive trust culture
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Collaboration across schools within ESW
• A clear commitment to staff wellbeing and development

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service Include exemption from rehabilitation act 1974.