Course Leader Childcare and Health

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley College is seeking an ambitious Course Leader for Childcare and Health to drive the next stage of our curriculum. You will lead Level 2 Childcare provision while delivering high-quality teaching on Level 3 T Levels, ensuring an exceptional educational experience and progression opportunities for learners.

You will provide curriculum leadership, oversee planning and development, and teach Level 3 T Levels.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and passionate Course Leader
• Lead and develop Level 2 Childcare provision
• Deliver high-quality teaching on Level 3 T Level programmes
• Contribute to curriculum development and learner progression

Responsibilities

• Provide effective curriculum leadership for Level 2 Childcare provision, overseeing planning, coordination and development.
• Teach on Level 3 T Level provision, delivering engaging and industry-relevant learning.
• Monitor learner performance, attendance, retention and achievement; support positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues, employers and external partners to create progression opportunities.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Teaching Level 3 T Level

Stakeholder collaboration

Learner support

Job description

Due to the continued growth and development of our provision, we are seeking an ambitious and passionate Course Leader to help drive the next stage of our Childcare curriculum. This role will have a particular focus on leading and developing our Level 2 Childcare provision, alongside delivering high-quality teaching on our Level 3 T Level programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an important area of our curriculum, ensuring learners receive an exceptional educational experience and are supported to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress within the Childcare and Early Years sector.

As Course Leader, you will provide effective curriculum leadership for our Level 2 Childcare provision, overseeing its planning, coordination and continued development while maintaining a strong focus on teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will teach on our Level 3 T Level provision, delivering engaging and industry-relevant learning that prepares students for their next steps.

You will contribute to curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our provision remains current, engaging and responsive to the needs of learners and the wider Childcare and Early Years sector. Working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external partners, you will help create meaningful opportunities that support learner progression into further study, higher education and employment.

You will monitor learner performance, attendance, retention and achievement, putting effective strategies in place to support positive outcomes. You will also provide high-quality academic and pastoral support, helping learners overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their ambitions.

Whether you are an established Course Leader with a proven track record within Childcare and Early Years education, or an experienced teacher looking to take the next step into curriculum leadership, this could be the challenge you have been looking for. You will join a dedicated and highly motivated team that is passionate about providing learners with exceptional educational opportunities.

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Course Leader Childcare and Health

Company: Barnsley College

Salary: £36,578 to £42,391 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Barnsley, S70 2YW

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Due to the continued growth and development of our provision, we are seeking an ambitious and passionate Course Leader to help drive the next stage of our Childcare curriculum. This role will have a particular focus on leading and developing our Level 2 Childcare provision, alongside delivering high-quality teaching on our Level 3 T Level programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an important area of our curriculum, ensuring learners receive an exceptional educational experience and are supported to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress within the Childcare and Early Years sector.

As Course Leader, you will provide effective curriculum leadership for our Level 2 Childcare provision, overseeing its planning, coordination and continued development while maintaining a strong focus on teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will teach on our Level 3 T Level provision, delivering engaging and industry-relevant learning that prepares students for their next steps.

You will contribute to curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our provision remains current, engaging and responsive to the needs of learners and the wider Childcare and Early Years sector. Working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external partners, you will help create meaningful opportunities that support learner progression into further study, higher education and employment.

You will monitor learner performance, attendance, retention and achievement, putting effective strategies in place to support positive outcomes. You will also provide high-quality academic and pastoral support, helping learners overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their ambitions.

Whether you are an established Course Leader with a proven track record within Childcare and Early Years education, or an experienced teacher looking to take the next step into curriculum leadership, this could be the challenge you have been looking for. You will join a dedicated and highly motivated team that is passionate about providing learners with exceptional educational opportunities.

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