Teacher Law

Biddenham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

The Bedford Sixth Form


Bedford
31,930 - 36,878 per year

Job type:


Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:


22 September 2025

Job overview


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Role: Teacher

- Law

Location:

The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits:

Salary Between 31,930 and 36,878 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus bank holidays, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note - Salary and holiday are based on that of a qualified Teacher.

Contract Type:

Permanent - Part Time

About the role:




We are currently seeking a Teacher of Law to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Teacher, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

Inspirational Teaching

- Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that foster curiosity and help students develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding across the Sixth Form curriculum.

Student Progress & Support

- Provide timely assessments, feedback, and academic tutoring to support student development, track progress, and contribute to retention and success targets.

Curriculum & Enrichment

- Contribute to curriculum development, organise extracurricular activities, and support the wider student enrichment programme to enhance the overall learner experience.

Professional Engagement

- Participate in performance reviews, staff development, departmental meetings, and promotional events such as Open Evenings and parents' evenings.

Compliance & Safeguarding

- Uphold statutory responsibilities including safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, and continuous professional development in line with College policies.

About you:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Degree in a relevant subject, Certificate in Education (or equivalent), GCSEs in English and Maths, and current experience teaching A Level in a Sixth Form or FE setting.

Teaching Excellence

- Proven success in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons with up-to-date subject knowledge and effective use of ILT to enhance learning.

Inclusive & Supportive Practice

- Skilled in creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports diverse learners and promotes equality and diversity.

Professionalism & Collaboration

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement and the Sixth Form's values.

Flexibility & Safeguarding

- Willingness to work across locations and varied schedules, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and health and safety responsibilities.

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

Interviews to be held:

TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational 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.
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About

The Bedford Sixth Form


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The Bedford Sixth Form


Bromham Road, Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 2BS
United Kingdom

+44 1234 291291

The Bedford Sixth Form is the only institution in Bedford solely dedicated to sixth form choices - providing A-Level and BTEC study to full-time students.



At our sixth form, we aim to provide the opportunities, support and culture to help students make the most of their future - preparing them for university and beyond so that their aspirations can be realised.


Our Values





Our values reflect how we set out to achieve our aim, putting students at the heart of all we do. Our three core values are:


Student focus

We will seek to achieve a high quality learning experience for every student.


High performance

We will strive for consistently high levels of performance in all aspects of our work.


Respect, openness and honesty

We will treat everyone with respect, encourage openness and honesty, and recognise each other's contribution and achievements.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3707745
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Biddenham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned