Teacher of Politics

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Retail & leisure discounts

Development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Teacher of Politics for The Bedford Sixth Form in Bedford. The role focusses on delivering engaging A Level Politics teaching, assessing student progress, and contributing to curriculum development across the Sixth Form department.

You will work 37 hours per week for 39 weeks, in a permanent full-time post. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant subject with a recognised teaching qualification and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching A Level students in a Sixth Form or FE environment.
• Strong English and Maths skills and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Politics teaching to Sixth Form students.
• Provide timely assessment and feedback to monitor progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities.
• Engage with students, parents and the community to promote the Sixth Form.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion and health and safety standards.

Skills

Teaching

A Level Experience

Communication

Curriculum Development

Education

Degree + teaching qualification

Job description

Role:

Teacher of Politics

Location:

The Bedford Sixth Form, Bedford, Bromham Road

Salary/Benefits:

Salary between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications), with a sector-leading benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal wellbeing. Benefits include an enhanced annual leave entitlement, Teacher's Pension Scheme, retail and leisure discounts, extensive development opportunities, and access to a range of college courses.

Hours/Weeks:

37hrs per week/ 39 Weeks

Contract Type:

Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking Teacher of Politics to join the Sixth Form Department at The Bedford College Group.

• High-Quality Teaching & Learning - Deliver engaging and effective lessons that develop students' knowledge, skills and understanding, while inspiring enthusiasm, curiosity and academic achievement.
• Assessment & Student Progress - Provide timely assessment and constructive feedback, monitor learner progress and attainment, and contribute to strong retention and success rates.
• Curriculum & Enrichment Development - Support curriculum development and enhance the student experience through extracurricular activities, trips, visits and opportunities that broaden learning.
• Student, Parent & Community Engagement - Produce progress reports, attend parents' evenings, and actively promote the Sixth Form at open events and other recruitment activities.
• Professional & College Responsibilities - Participate in college-wide activities, staff development and performance review processes, while upholding safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and health and safety standards.

About you:

• Qualifications & Teaching Credentials - Degree-qualified in a relevant subject with a recognised teaching qualification, strong English and Maths skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development, with postgraduate study and additional training desirable.
• A Level & Sixth Form Experience - Proven experience teaching A Level students within a Sixth Form or Further Education environment, with strong subject knowledge, a record of successful outcomes and effective use of teaching technologies.
• Outstanding Teaching & Communication Skills - Ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences, create an inclusive and supportive environment, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and contribute positively to team success.
• Professionalism & High Standards - Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, equality, diversity and inclusion, while maintaining high expectations of self and others.
• Safeguarding & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, maintaining professional boundaries, complying with health and safety requirements and working flexibly across college locations as needed.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 16th November 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisation's VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford Sixth Form

The Bedford Sixth Form helps students to achieve their career aspirations through high academic success. We strive to offer a sixth form experience that's different to school and one that will make our students stand out from the crowd.

Our excellent teachers are not only subject specialists but experts in teaching 16-19 year olds, so you will benefit from their focused knowledge and experience. What's more, our beautiful period building offers you a legacy of excellent education combined with the latest facilities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.