Teacher of Health and Social Care with Psychology

Teacher of Health and Social Care with Psychology

Excellent salary with benefits

Permanent

Required for 1st September 2025 (or an Easter start could be negotiated)

We are excited to have the opportunity to add to our dedicated Science team with a Health and social care with Psychology teacher with the proven track record or the ability and willingness to build that record with our support. You will be ready to inspire some of our most able and ambitious at KS5 as well as light fires in our younger students, encouraging them to pursue careers in health and social care.

We are a happy, forward thinking, creative and collegiate staff body seeking energy radiators to join our journey as we continue to provide a strong education for the community of the market town of Oswestry in idyllic rural Shropshire.

The Science Department is a blend of experienced and younger staff, working together to create a dynamic curriculum at KS3, giving the students a sound base for KS4. Health and social care is a subject in demand as it offers students the option to link their studies to their chosen career as well as the wider world. Psychology is a popular subject in our thriving Sixth Form and you will join two experienced Psychology Teachers already in the team.

We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff love working here because of the relationships between staff, departments and students and we would love to meet you so you can see this in practice.  

Applications are welcome from NQTs.

In the Science Department we have:

·      Well-equipped classrooms with a variety of interactive facilities

·      An enthusiastic and supportive department team

·      Hard working students and strong home/school partnerships

·      A range of technology to enhance teaching and learning

·      Excellent science staff facilities – workroom, kitchen and social space

Why this teaching role above others?

We know our school is a special place, our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff love working here because of the relationships between staff, departments and students.

The Science Department is a blend of experienced staff, working together to create a dynamic curriculum that includes many exciting enrichment opportunities.

The Marches is a thriving school, dedicated to ensuring students feel fully supported in all that they do. Learning radiates well beyond the classroom, with a vast array of extra-curricular activities, trips and educational visits taking place each term. Facilities at the school are exceptional, providing students with access to state-of-the-art ICT equipment, extensive sports facilities and fully equipped classrooms.

As the founder school for the Marches Academy Trust, teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.

We offer:

·      An excellent curriculum and learning experience for our young people.

·      Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway Career development opportunities including funded NPQ and other qualifications.

·      An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.

·      A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice and noted by Ofsted.

·      Year-round free access to our fitness suite.

·      Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other

medical support.

·      Collaboration Days in addition to PD days – to focus on developments within the working week.

·      A laptop for every teacher for work and personal use.

·      Spacious Sixth Form Facilities and excellent outcomes.

If you have any queries, please email the Deputy Headteacher, Mrs Penny Brown at: penny.brown@mar.mmat.co.uk

For further information or to apply for the post please visit our online recruitment site via the school’s website www.marchesschool.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 25th February 2025.

Interview date – w/c 3rd March 2025.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.