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 sense of humour to take us forward in this exciting curriculum area then please get in touch.

To arrange a visit to school or for an informal discussion with the Director of Learning or Headteacher, please call Sarah Covill, Operations Manager, on 01788 222060 or email; Scovill@rugbyfreesecondary.co.uk

This job description is current at the date shown but in consultation with the post holder may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time

Triumph Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. TLT is always happy to receive speculative applications from excellent teachers and support staff.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.