Vocational Teacher - Health & Social Care ( with a TLR for careers lead )

VOCATIONAL TEACHER - HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (WITH TLR: CAREERS LEAD)
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)
Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 9:00am
Interview Date: Monday 18th May 2026

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of education to re-engage, inspire, and create real opportunities?

EBN Academy is seeking a committed, resilient, and enthusiastic Vocational Teacher in Health & Social Care to join our dedicated team within our Alternative Provision setting. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on students who benefit from a more personalised and supportive approach to learning.

About Us

EBN Academy provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment for students who require an alternative to mainstream education. We are committed to helping young people rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning, and achieve meaningful outcomes—academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As a Vocational Teacher of Health & Social Care, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons to KS3 and KS4 students
• Plan, assess, and adapt learning to meet a wide range of needs
• Create a positive, trauma-informed classroom environment
• Support students to develop confidence, resilience, and employability skills
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including pastoral staff and external agencies

Teaching & Learning Responsibility (TLR): Careers Lead

In addition to your teaching role, you will lead on Careers across the school. This is a key leadership position focused on preparing students for their next steps.

You will:

• Develop and implement a whole-school careers strategy aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks
• Build strong partnerships with employers, FE providers, and training organisations
• Organise careers events, work experience, and employer encounters
• Provide guidance on post-16 pathways including education, employment, and training
• Track and evaluate student destinations to improve outcomes
• Support colleagues in embedding careers education across the curriculum

We Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) or relevant vocational experience
• Experience or strong interest in alternative provision and/or SEMH needs
• A creative, adaptable, and compassionate teaching approach
• Strong behaviour management and a trauma-informed mindset
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success

We Offer

• A supportive and close-knit staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Small class sizes with a focus on meaningful learning
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
• Well-established systems and supportive leadership
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including:
• Voluntary healthcare plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and 24-hour GP line)
• Cycle to Work scheme

How to Apply

Applications can be downloaded from MyNewTerm.