Teacher of Health & Social Care and Child Development/Psychology

🏫 Woodkirk Academy
📍 Leeds⏱ Full Time
📅 Posted Today📅 Closes 16 Jun 2026🔗 Via Tes Jobs
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Interviews will be held 24th June 2026 An exciting opportunity to inspire, challenge and make a difference We are delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner to contribute to the continued development of a popular and successful area of the curriculum. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (as appropriate), inspiring students to develop a deep understanding of social science disciplines and their relevance to the wider world. You will be joining one of the most successful and high-performing schools in the city. Working as part of our Social Science department you will have the opportunity to teach across the 11-18 age range working across the school including our sixth form whose outcomes this year represent the highest achieved to date. This role is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are keen to develop their practice within a supportive and ambitious environment. For ECTs, we offer excellent mentoring, guidance and structured support, ensuring a strong and confident start to your teaching career. About the Role You will be an enthusiastic practitioner with a genuine love for Social Sciences and the ability to inspire pupils across the 11–18 age range. Working as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking department, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while supporting the continued success of our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate: A degree (or equivalent experience) alongside a recognised teaching qualification The ability to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons with excellent classroom management A collaborative approach and a commitment to contributing positively to departmental development Strong organisational and time-management skills A secure understanding of key national and educational policies The ability to inspire high achievement in young people f

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