Subject Leader of Health and Social Care

Required for January 2025, or sooner, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and effective Subject Leader of Health and Social Care. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate effective leadership and innovation in the subject, coordinating the delivery of excellent standards of teaching and learning across the provision.

Results in BTEC Level 2 and BTEC Level 3 are consistently excellent with over half the cohort achieving a Distinction or better. 

Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos. The school has had five ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very proud.

The post would be suitable for a professional seeking to develop as a subject leader.  As such we are willing to consider both full and part-time appointments.  An ability to also teach PE across the age and ability range would also be an advantage.  Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Opportunities for personal development are excellent.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken. 

If you are interested in learning more please contact the Headteacher via the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email recruitment@ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk.

Closing date: Wednesday 1 October 2025 at midday.

All applications must be submitted via our online application form – no CVs or emailed applications will be considered. NO AGENCIES

Pay Scale

MPS/ UPS plus TLR 2b

Address

Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9DA

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: Wednesday 1 October 2025 at midday.

All applications must be submitted via our online application form: Subject Leader of Health and Social Care Application 

No CVs or emailed applications will be considered. NO AGENCIES

Safer Recruitment Statement

Please be aware that you will be employed by Ranelagh school and not Bracknell Forest Council

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices share this commitment. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children/young people/adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, when you will need to tell us about any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS Certificate. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit  https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk

The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) has responsibility for working together to oversee the safety and well-being of children and adults in Bracknell Forest. Find out more about the BFSB at  https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.

Disability

We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. To help us with our commitment to this guarantee, please indicate if you have a disability on your application form.

Pre–employment medical check

You may be asked about your physical ability to perform the job during interview. As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire from which our Occupational Health Advisor will assess your medical suitability to do the job. You may be required to attend a medical examination.

References

On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority.  If you have previously worked with children at least one must be from this employer.  References will not be accepted from relatives or people writing solely in the capacity of friends. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment

Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.