Health teacher

Health Teacher

Department:
Childcare and Health

Salary:
Pro rata £24894 - £27960 per annum (£30702 - £34484 full time equivalent)

Contract Type:
Permanent Part Time 30 hours per week

Reference: REC
2504 | Closing Date:
Sunday 22nd November 2026

The Opportunity

Barnsley College is seeking a passionate and committed Health and Social care Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching that supports learners to achieve essential qualifications building the foundations for future career success in their chosen sector.

You will be joining a highly motivated and innovative team with a strong track record of supporting learners to make meaningful progress from their individual starting points.

Our staff are committed to creating an environment where learners feel supported, confident and able to succeed regardless of their background or prior attainment. Health and Social care qualifications are fundamental to the future aspirations of our learners particularly those progressing into sectors within the allied health professions.

As a result, the impact you have on learners’ confidence motivation and engagement will play a vital role in helping them to secure positive destinations and achieve their long-term goals.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential. You will have experience of working within an education setting and delivering engaging learning experiences to a diverse range of learners. You will be confident in developing teaching materials, assessing student progress and providing clear, constructive feedback that supports achievement and progression.

You will possess strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive and effective relationships with learners, colleagues and external stakeholders. A good understanding of a range of teaching and learning methodologies, alongside knowledge of the academic and pastoral needs of vocational learners, is essential.

The successful candidate will be professional, flexible and organised, with a commitment to improving attendance, retention, achievement and overall learner success. You will be dedicated to safeguarding, equality and inclusion, demonstrating the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire learners while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

GCSE Maths and English (Level 2 or equivalent)

Degree in a relevant subject area or significant sector experience

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a Level 6 PGCE

Experience working within an education setting

Experience delivering learning to a range of learners

Experience developing learning materials

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies

Understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of vocational learners

Reasons to join us

We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days

Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress

Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)

24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP

Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of Youat Work

Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health…