Job Introduction
Head of Health and Social Care
Required from September 2026
Full time – Pro Rata £32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPS)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Sunday 8th March 2026 (Midnight)
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON:
Thursday 12th March 2026 (AM)
Exciting Opportunity for a Head of Department for Health and Social Care
Lead and Develop Our Health and Social Care Curriculum
Are you a passionate and dedicated Health and Social Care teacher looking to take the next step in your career? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to join our highly successful school as Head of Department for Health and Social Care.
We currently deliver the Cambridge National Level 3 qualification and are seeking to extend our provision to include Level 2 as part of our Key Stage 4 options.
Further details can be found in the recruitment pack.
The successful candidate will set high standards, demonstrate excellent professional practice, and embody the collaborative, student-focused ethos of our school. You will be committed to inspiring students through a dynamic, robust Health and Social Care curriculum and will bring enthusiasm, subject expertise, and strong leadership skills to the role.
As a key member of our team, you will:
•Lead the development and delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons
•Play an integral role in shaping our expanding curriculum offer
•Work alongside a supportive, forward-thinking group of educators
•Contribute to exceptional learning experiences for our highly able, motivated students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and drive the next phase of our department’s growth.
We reserve the right to appoint prior to interviews.
An application form and further information, including a job description, can be downloaded from our school website www.bostonhighschool.co.uk. If you have any queries or questions after reading the job description, please contact Nadine Swain via email below.
Please return all application forms, together with a letter of application (no more than 1 side of A4) to:
Mrs N Swain, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF
Tel: 01205 310505 Email: jobs@bostonhighschool.co.uk
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, consequently an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) will be required. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
