Job profile

Health Teacher
Childcare and Health
Salary: £27,850 - £31,280 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent | Full time - 37 hours per week

Reference: REC1974 | Closing Date: Sunday 29th September 2024

Are you looking for a new challenge, a change of direction, or the opportunity to share your sector-based experience with the next generation of Health and Science students?

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Health and Science team. We are looking for a full-time teacher, either qualified or unqualified with a passion and drive to transform the education of our students.  The role would be suitable for an experienced Teacher or a health professional who is looking to change career. We would also be happy to consider current practitioners who may wish to consider a new part time opportunity alongside their current role.

The role would involve working with our Access to Health professions students, as well as our 16 -19 students. Knowledge of working in the sector would be an advantage but is not essential, as you will be joining a team of highly experienced staff who have occupational competency within the health, science and social care industry and are experts within their field.

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• 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 
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options

• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short and Long Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

About you

Can you share your professional experiences and clinical skills with our students? Do you have the insight to help learners appreciate the challenges and rewards that working in this sector will offer them, and those they work with? These are qualities and skills that will make you an exceptional candidate.

If you haven't currently got a teaching qualification but you are willing to work towards this, we will support you in achieving this qualification. You will need to demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning and a genuine desire to ensure our students have an amazing experience, achieve their qualification and progress to the next stage of their journey. If you have these qualities and values, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date for applications Sunday 29th September 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Job Description and Person Specification

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.