Teacher of Health and Social Care

  • Lagan College
  • Feb 18, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

Teacher of Health and Social Care

This is a full-time permanent post

Essential Criteria

  1. An Honours Degree (2:2 level or above) in Health and Social Care, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition or another related subject. Please explain significance.
  2. A secondary level teaching qualification enabling Health and Social Care to be taught, as recognised by the Department of Education by 30 th August 2026.
  3. A written statement of how you can support the College's integrated and inclusive ethos.
  4. Ability and willingness to contribute to the extra- curricular life of the school by offering to help with Cookery Club and/or extra-curricular sport.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience of teaching any of the following subjects to GCSE Level (teaching practice is acceptable):

  • Child Development
  • Home Economics

2. Experience of teaching A Level Health & Social Care. Please outline units taught to date.

3. Willingness to complete the Practical Qualification to support the delivery of KS3 HE.

The Board of Governors reserves the right to refine the criteria for shortlisting purposes.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subject

1. An Honours Degree (2:2 level or above) in Health and Social Care, Home Economics, Food and Nutrition or another related subject

Qualified Teacher Status

2. A secondary level teaching qualification enabling Health and Social Care to be taught, as recognised by the Department of Education by 30th August 2026.

Skills

Experience

  • Experience of teaching to A-Level
  • Relevant teaching experience to GCSE level

Personal Attributes

  • A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities

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