Teacher of Health and Social Care with PE (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Health and Social Care with PE (Maternity Cover) Rugby Free Secondary School Rugby Free Secondary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Health and Social Care with PE to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students across both Health & Social Care and Physical Education, helping them develop a strong understanding of health, wellbeing, human development, and physical fitness. You will deliver engaging lessons that combine academic knowledge with practical application, supporting students to make meaningful connections between their learning and real-life contexts. The successful candidate will encourage students to think critically about health, lifestyle, and physical activity, while developing their practical skills in a safe, inclusive, and motivating environment. A key focus will be fostering confidence, independence, teamwork, and a positive attitude towards both classroom and practical learning. You will be expected to adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs of learners of varying abilities and learning styles, ensuring all students are fully engaged, appropriately challenged, and supported to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who: Has a passion for Health & Social Care and Physical Education Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons Is committed to raising student achievement and aspiration Promotes a positive, inclusive and active learning environment Can effectively differentiate to meet the needs of all learners If you are an inspiring educator looking to make a real impact in a supportive and forward-thinking school community, we would be delighted to hear from you. Safeguarding To ensure that all students have a safe environment in which they can learn, reporting any concern about the environment to a member of the site team or if appropriate to one of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders To be aware of systems which support safeguarding and following the procedures as highlighted in the Safeguarding Policy To identify students who may benefit from early help as soon as possible and discuss this with one of the Designated Safeguarding Leaders To consider at all times what is in the best interests of the child To protect students from maltreatment; preventing impairment of student’s health or development; ensuring that students grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care To take action to enable all students to have the best outcomes This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. The job description will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subjected to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. If you feel that you could bring further impetus to our drive to improve the provision for our students and have the necessary energy, enthusiasm, and sen