Childcare Teacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,702 i £34,484 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Barnsley College |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REC2350 |
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Childcare Teacher
Department: Childcare & Health
Salary: £30,702 to £34,484 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2350 | Closing Date: Sunday, 8th February 2026
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and committed Childcare Teacher to join our successful Health & Childcare Department. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that develops learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting progression into childcare and allied health professions.
With our childcare provision continuing to grow, you will play a key role in planning and delivering engaging, learner-centred lessons across a range of vocational programmes, using a variety of teaching and assessment methods to meet diverse needs.
Working closely with Course Leaders and curriculum teams, you will help review and develop the curriculum to ensure it remains innovative, up to date and aligned with employer and sector requirements. This includes creating effective teaching resources, schemes of work and assessment activities that promote high levels of achievement.
Your role will include assessing learner work and providing clear, constructive feedback, supporting learners during placements and contributing to workplace assessment activity, including undertaking Assessor Awards where required.
In addition to teaching, you will support recruitment, enrolment and school engagement activity, provide academic and pastoral support, and monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement to help students progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
This role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about childcare and motivated by helping learners succeed.
About You
You will be a dedicated, learner-focused professional with a genuine passion for childcare education. With experience of teaching or supporting learners within an educational or training environment, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and excellent organisational skills to your role.
You will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Education and be confident in delivering engaging learning experiences that support both academic progress and personal development. Whether you are already a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a Level 6 PGCE, you will be committed to continually developing your teaching practice.
You will have the ability to build positive and supportive relationships with learners, creating an environment where students feel encouraged, challenged and inspired to succeed. Strong communication, effective time management and a proactive approach to improving attendance, retention and achievement are essential.
Experience of developing learning materials, assessing learner outcomes and supporting workplace learning is required. Assessor or verifier experience would be advantageous.
Required
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards a Level 6 PGCE)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Education
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working in an education setting
• Experience of delivering learning to a range of learners
• Strong understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of vocational learners
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
• Assessor and/or Verifier qualifications
• Relevant degree
• Experience developing online learning materials
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 8th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: Childcare & Health
Salary: £30,702 to £34,484 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2350 | Closing Date: Sunday, 8th February 2026
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and committed Childcare Teacher to join our successful Health & Childcare Department. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that develops learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting progression into childcare and allied health professions.
With our childcare provision continuing to grow, you will play a key role in planning and delivering engaging, learner-centred lessons across a range of vocational programmes, using a variety of teaching and assessment methods to meet diverse needs.
Working closely with Course Leaders and curriculum teams, you will help review and develop the curriculum to ensure it remains innovative, up to date and aligned with employer and sector requirements. This includes creating effective teaching resources, schemes of work and assessment activities that promote high levels of achievement.
Your role will include assessing learner work and providing clear, constructive feedback, supporting learners during placements and contributing to workplace assessment activity, including undertaking Assessor Awards where required.
In addition to teaching, you will support recruitment, enrolment and school engagement activity, provide academic and pastoral support, and monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement to help students progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
This role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about childcare and motivated by helping learners succeed.
About You
You will be a dedicated, learner-focused professional with a genuine passion for childcare education. With experience of teaching or supporting learners within an educational or training environment, you will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and excellent organisational skills to your role.
You will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Education and be confident in delivering engaging learning experiences that support both academic progress and personal development. Whether you are already a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a Level 6 PGCE, you will be committed to continually developing your teaching practice.
You will have the ability to build positive and supportive relationships with learners, creating an environment where students feel encouraged, challenged and inspired to succeed. Strong communication, effective time management and a proactive approach to improving attendance, retention and achievement are essential.
Experience of developing learning materials, assessing learner outcomes and supporting workplace learning is required. Assessor or verifier experience would be advantageous.
Required
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards a Level 6 PGCE)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Education
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working in an education setting
• Experience of delivering learning to a range of learners
• Strong understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of vocational learners
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Desirable:
• Assessor and/or Verifier qualifications
• Relevant degree
• Experience developing online learning materials
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 8th February 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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