Job Description
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.