Politics Teacher
Salary: Up to £41,937 pro rata, depending on experience.
Hours: 17.5 – 35 per week.
Working Weeks: Full Year.
Contract Type: Permanent.
Site: Nelson & Colne College.
Our Organisation
Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College is renowned for educational success and is viewed within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning.
The Exciting Role
A new opportunity is available for an A Level Politics teacher on a 0.5 basis with the possibility of progressing to full time (1FTE) for the right candidate who can also teach Business, Economics, or Geography. Join our high‑performing A Level team in a college that has a long track record of outstanding results.
We seek an enthusiastic and knowledgeable politics teacher to deliver outstanding teaching and learning in a supportive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking department. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson but may be required to travel across sites.
What You Will Be Doing
- Plan, deliver, and assess high quality teaching and learning across A Level Politics (ability to teach a second subject is advantageous).
- Provide effective academic and pastoral support to learners, supporting them throughout their educational journey.
- Ensure all learners progress from their starting points through effective assessment and targeted intervention.
- Develop learners’ wider knowledge, skills and behaviours to support their progression to higher education or employment.
- Enrich learners’ cultural capital by contributing to a broad range of extra‑curricular activities, including educational visits, guest speakers and other enrichment opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
- A passionate, knowledgeable and committed politics specialist with the ability to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and support.
- Experience delivering A Level programmes, particularly within politics.
What We Offer in Return
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance, including a two‑week closure over the Christmas period.
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family‑friendly policies and benefits.
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support.
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards.
- Free on‑site parking on all College sites.
Legal Information
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Please contact HR if you would like to discuss this further.
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