Teacher of Health and Social Care

The North East Learning Trust are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Health and Social Care with the ability to teach health and social care across both KS4 and KS5. This appointment will be based at Hermitage Academy where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that is undergoing a major transformation.

Hermitage Academy is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with a thriving sixth form. It has over 1000 students from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas. The school has benefitted extensively by joining the North East Learning Trust and is embarking on a new and exciting phase of its development, so it is an opportune time to join us as we work together to support students to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a classroom practitioner who has:

• relevant training of how to teach to a high standard

• high expectations and standards in achievement and behaviour 

• a firm belief and strong commitment to inclusive education 

• a clear understanding of how children are motivated and learn effectively 

• a creative approach to encourage children to take ownership of their own learning 

• energy, commitment, enthusiasm and initiative 

• the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a highly skilled team and form positive relationships with children, parents, staff and other professionals 

• the ability to deliver outstanding teaching. 

Deadline:

Friday 20th May 2022, 12 noon 

Shortlisting will take place on the afternoon of Friday 20th May 2022.

How to apply:

Please could you complete all relevant documents by 12:00noon on Friday 20th May 2022. A supporting letter (of no more than two pages) should outline the reasons why you wish to work at the North East Learning Trust and Hermitage Academy, what you would bring to this exciting post, and the experience and attributes that have prepared you to take on this exciting role. 

The application form and supporting letter should be completed and returned to samantha.lish@hermitageacademy.co.uk or by post to Samantha Lish (Support Services Manager), Hermitage Academy, Waldrige Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AD.