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Trainer - Health
Childcare & Health
Salary: £28,964 to £32,532 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2329 | Closing Date: Sunday, 4 January 2026
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about helping learners achieve their career goals? As a Trainer in Health, you’ll play a vital role in supporting apprentices and work-based learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in their chosen profession.
This is a dynamic role where you’ll teach, assess, and mentor learners, delivering engaging sessions that bring childcare and health topics to life. You’ll also plan and deliver high-quality training, conduct workplace assessments, and guide learners through their journey—from initial skills analysis to successful completion of their end-point assessment.
By building strong relationships with employers, you’ll ensure learners gain valuable real-world experience while promoting repeat business and industry partnerships. Your work will directly shape the future workforce in childcare and health, making a real difference to both learners and the community.
About You
We are looking for a staff member that has an excellent track record in teaching and assessing who can evidence their passion to raise the aspirations of childcare students and support their readiness for progression to Higher Education and or access to the workplace.
As a motivated and flexible professional with experience in delivering apprenticeship programmes and assessing learners in the workplace. You’ll have excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with learners and employers alike.
You’ll have a strong understanding of health-related subjects and stay up to date with industry standards and best practices. Your excellent communication skills will allow you to connect effectively with our students, colleagues, and parents, fostering positive relationships that enhance the learning experience. Adaptability and creativity will also be key, enabling you to tailor your lessons to different learning styles, incorporate real-world applications, and ensure content remains fresh, relevant, and engaging.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
•A recognised teaching qualification (or a commitment to achieving a Level 6 PGCE if not already held).
•NVQ level 3 or equivalent in an occupational area or Level 4 qualification in related field
•Assessor Award (D32/33 or A1/2)
•GCSEs in Maths and English (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification).
•At least 2 years’ work experience in a relevant discipline
Experience of compliance procedures and delivering standards is essential, and knowledge of e-portfolio systems would be an advantage. Above all, you’ll be passionate about supporting learners and committed to continuous improvement.
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
•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
•Discounted 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
•Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
•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
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 4 January 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.
Safeguarding Statement
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.