Health & Social Care / Child Development Teacher - #2197659

Health & Social Care / Child Development Teacher – Sheffield

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary – Until July 2027
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Are you a passionate Health & Social Care or Child Development Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in Sheffield?

PK Education are recruiting a confident and adaptable teacher to join a large, diverse secondary school in Sheffield, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027.

The school is an established 11–16 secondary academy with a strong community ethos, high expectations and a commitment to providing an inclusive and engaging education. With a focus on positive relationships, personal development and academic achievement, the school encourages students to develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed for their futures.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys delivering vocational subjects and can bring real-world examples into the classroom.

The Role

• Delivering OCR Child Development lessons to Year 10 students

• Teaching Health & Social Care to Year 11 students

• Supporting students with coursework, assessments and examination preparation where required

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements

• Monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback

• Delivering the non-practical elements of KS3 Food Technology

• Providing an element of general classroom cover across the school

• Maintaining strong classroom management and positive student engagement

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent

• Experience teaching Health & Social Care, Child Development or a closely related subject

• Knowledge of OCR Child Development qualifications would be particularly advantageous

• Confidence delivering vocational subjects at KS4

• Willingness to deliver non-practical KS3 Food Technology lessons

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Adaptable, enthusiastic and able to work across different subject areas

• Available to start ASAP and ideally commit until July 2027

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't simply a general supply teaching position.

You'll have the opportunity to deliver specialist vocational subjects, helping students develop an understanding of child development, health, wellbeing and the care sector.

With a consistent placement running until July, you'll be able to build relationships with students, support their academic progress and become a valued member of the school community.

We're particularly interested in hearing from experienced Health & Social Care Teachers, Child Development specialists and qualified teachers with relevant vocational teaching experience.

Why Choose PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005

• Competitive daily rates

• Consistent work until July 2027

• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant

• Opportunities across Sheffield and South Yorkshire

• £500 bonus for eligible qualified teachers switching agencies and completing 30 working days (terms apply)

Interested?

If you're an experienced teacher with a background in Health & Social Care or Child Development and are looking for a long-term opportunity in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.