14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as pre-employment checks are complete

  • Closing date

    8 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£33465 - £51714

Health and Social Care Teacher job summary

Health and Social Care Teacher


0.6 - 1FTE

Exact hours are subject to discussion based on curriculum needs and candidate availability

£33,465 to £51,714 per annum based on full time


Do you have a passion for Health and Social Care, clinical skills and other social science subjects? Do you have a degree in a relevant subject? Are you a qualified teacher, or studying to be one? Are you ready to empower the next generation of health and social care heroes?


If you have answered YES to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!


At Blackpool Sixth we are all about empowering young people and creating a place where learning truly comes to life. We specialise in outstanding 16-19 education, and we are on the lookout for a dedicated BTEC Health and Social Care Teacher to join our fabulous team. This is your chance to be part of a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking college.


This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, whether you're taking your first steps in teaching or looking to elevate your established career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.


Based in our Social Sciences department, you will work closely with others to support your students in achieving their goals and discovering their potential. Our Health and Social Care team is proud of the strong partnerships they’ve built with local employers and universities; opening doors to real-world experience, expert mentoring, and clear, exciting pathways into higher education and meaningful careers.


Together, we create a learning environment where ambition thrives, and futures take shape.



A day in your new role could see you:

  • Inspiring and motivating students as they explore the diverse and vital world of Health and Social Care
  • Crafting and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that cater to the unique needs and learning styles of every student.
  • Developing a range of clinical and sector-specific skills within a classroom or mock ward setting
  • Collaborating with a dynamic team to develop outstanding schemes of work and enriching resources
  • Mentoring and guiding students on their journey to realise their individual goals and future aspirations
  • Creating opportunities for work placements and driving professional employability skills to support career progression in the health and social care field 
  • Opening doors to a range of exciting progression opportunities in the Health and Social Care sector through our collaborative network


  • Inspire Futures. Shape Lives. Help us grow the next generation of health and care professionals; apply today!



    Closing date: 8th October 2026 at 08:00am

    Interviews: 15th October 2026



    The benefits

    Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-

  • Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months 
  • Free use of the college gym
  • Education-specific learning and development 
  • Free car parking
  • Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets 
  • An in-house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance
  • Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
  • Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication
  • Wellbeing day with a full day off for all
  • 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year 
  • Family-friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
  • Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles

  • Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment


    We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.


    We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.


    All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children; anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.


    Think of your application as a chance to show off and shout about your experience! Below is a list of all the skills we're looking for, so don't be shy, make sure you highlight how you've used them. You'll find a breakdown of what's important for this role in the job description, so give it a good look and make sure your application shines! 


    Please do not upload your CV; we cannot consider these. Instead make sure that everything we need to know is included in your application. 

    Further information about the job

    The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
    Visas cannot be sponsored.
    If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

    Commitment to safeguarding

    Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

    Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

    Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
    childcare disqualification
    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
    medical
    online and social media
    prohibition from teaching
    right to work
    satisfactory references
    suitability to work with children

    You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

    Applying for the job

    This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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    About The Blackpool Sixth Form College

    Organisation type
    Academy, ages 16 to 19
    Education phase
    Sixth form or FE college
    Size
    No information available
    Age range
    16 to 19
    Ofsted report
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