Social Science Teacher | Leicester | £180 - £250 per day | Part time

Social Science Teacher (Part-Time, 3 Days) Location: Leicester Job Type: Part-time, Supply (with scope to become permanent) Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Hours: 9:00am - 2:30pm Pay Rate: £180 - £250 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026 Application Closing Date: 31st August 2026 About the Role We are recruiting a Social Science Teacher for a well-regarded school, working with students aged 11-16 who have been excluded from mainstream education. This is a part-time role covering Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week, 9:00am-2:30pm, with the opportunity for the right candidate to move from supply into a permanent position. Class sizes are small and supportive, with a maximum of 8 students. From September, the group will start at just 3 students, giving you the space to build strong relationships and deliver genuinely personalised teaching. About the School This is a nurturing Alternative Provision setting where behaviour across the school is generally good, and staff are well supported. The owner/headteacher is highly hands-on, visible day-to-day, and known for being passionate about both student outcomes and staff wellbeing. It's an ideal environment for a teacher who wants to make a real difference with vulnerable or previously excluded young people, in a setting where small class sizes allow for genuine, individualised support. What We're Looking For Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification Experience teaching Health and Social Care (KS3/KS4) Level 3 qualification (or above) in Health and Social Care desirable Experience working with, or a strong interest in, students with SEMH needs or those who have experienced exclusion from mainstream school A calm, patient, and relationship-focused approach to behaviour management Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one) What's on Offer Competitive daily rate: £180-£250 per day Part-time hours ideal for work-life balance (3 days per week) Small class sizes (maximum of 8 students) Supportive, hands-on leadership team Genuine opportunity to progress from supply to a permanent contract Immediate start available for the right candidate (7th September) How to Apply To apply for this Health and Social Care Teacher role in Leicester, please send your CV or contact us directly to discuss the opportunity further. Applications close: 31st August 2026 Keywords: Health and Social Care Teacher, Leicester, Alternative Provision, SEMH, part-time teaching jobs, supply teacher, secondary teacher, KS3, KS4, excluded pupils, small class sizes

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