Health and Social Teacher

Overview

Health and Social Teacher - Part Time (0.6)

The Wellington Academy

Salary: MPS1-UPS3 £ 32,916 - £51,048 FTE (DOE)

Actual Salary: £19,749 -£30,628 pro rata (DOE)

Contract: Permanent - Part Time

Closing date: Midnight 27th February 2026

Interview Date: TBC

How to apply: If you wish to apply for this role, please apply via My New Term. Click Apply now to go to this website.

This is an excellent opportunity for either a newly qualified or more experienced teacher to join an enthusiastic, committed, and successful team. The successful candidate will have an appropriate teaching qualification and be well-qualified to degree level in Health and Social Care.

• Teach Health and Social Care to students in a 11-18 academy setting.
• Contribute to planning, delivery and assessment with a focus on high standards of pupil achievement and wellbeing.
• Be an active member of the school team and contribute to school improvement and student outcomes.

• Qualified teacher with appropriate teaching qualification.
• Degree level in Health and Social Care or a closely related subject.
• Ability to contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 and is an ambitious, forward thinking 11-18 Academy situated in Tidworth, on the outskirts of Salisbury in Wiltshire. Our curriculum breadth focuses on exposing pupils to a wide range of subjects to prepare them for university or the workplace. Our vision is for pupils to become inquisitive, ambitious and independent young adults with the skills, knowledge and character to succeed.

Ascend Learning Trust creates belonging for everyone and aims to provide a holistic, world-class education for all pupils, regardless of background or life challenges. We welcome applications from diverse experiences and perspectives and strive to recruit high quality professionals who align with the Ascend vision.

• Health & Wellbeing:
  Free annual Flu Vaccines;
  Discounted Gym Memberships; 24-hour counselling helpline;
  Annual Wellbeing Day;
  Generous holiday allowance;
  Flexible working solutions.
• Financial:
  Offers and discounts;
  Excellent Pension Schemes;
  Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes;
  Optional Health and Fitness Schemes (additional cost).
• Career Progression:
  Instructional Coaching;
  Developmental performance management;
  Apprenticeship opportunities;
  Internal and external talent solutions;
  Recognition and service awards.

Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.

Please note: If we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Disclosure: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; you may be required to disclose criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if spent, and a DBS check will be carried out before employment commences.

In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment involved working with children, at least one referee must be from that employment.

Any gaps in employment must be detailed and explained in the relevant section.