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Teacher of Care

Dovetail Ref: BBBH187651
FE & HE £26,500 - £31,500 per annum, pro rata permanent 30 hours/week entry Level 4 August 2026
Sheffield, England

Education Details

Health and Social Care Further Education training provider
Levels: Entry LevelLevel 1Level 2
Also teaches: Life Skills

Job Description

Teacher of Care

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £26,500 – £31,500 per annum, pro rata (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 30 hours per week

DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS Check

Sponsorship: This role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship

About the Organisation

We are an educational establishment dedicated to ensuring everyone receives a quality education, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Our education, housing, and wellbeing services work directly alongside individuals to build the skills and resilience needed to succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Teacher of Care to join our small, supportive local team. In this rewarding role, you will deliver engaging lessons in Care alongside general Life Skills, guiding young people who may have previously faced significant barriers to learning.

Alongside teaching, you will play a crucial role in pastoral support, helping students make meaningful progress toward their qualifications and next steps.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons, creating quality resources and maintaining positive learning spaces.
  • Teach designated Care modules alongside Life Skills modules (using ready-made learning resources).
  • Monitor, assess, and provide constructive feedback on student progress to ensure successful qualification outcomes.
  • Support students pastorally, working collaboratively with colleagues to identify additional support needs.
  • Contribute to course assurance, quality standards, and enrichment activities within the centre.

Key Requirements:

  • Education: GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 (or equivalent Level 2 qualification).
  • Teaching Qualification: Desirable but not essential—we welcome applications from individuals looking to enter the teaching profession and offer support for those new to the field.
  • Checks: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
  • Attributes: Adaptable, empathetic, and committed to putting students first in an inclusive environment.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive starting salary with structured progression pathways in the first year and beyond.
  • A supportive environment with ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • An inclusive, fair-chance workplace culture.

We are a fair and inclusive employer welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We assess all applications confidentially, proportionately, and fairly.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive starting salary with structured progression pathways
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive working environment
  • Inclusive, fair-chance workplace culture

Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Sasha Theobalds

Sasha Theobalds

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 qualification
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Teaching qualification desirable but not essential
  • Adaptable and empathetic approach
  • Commitment to inclusive education

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary with structured progression pathways
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive working environment
  • Inclusive, fair-chance workplace culture

Skills & Qualifications

Health and Social Care teachingLife Skills deliveryLesson planning and resource creationStudent assessment and feedbackPastoral supportWorking with vulnerable learnersCollaborative working