Teacher - History and Politics

Location: The Bedford Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note: Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

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 are 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 a Teacher in History and Politics to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group.

• Engaging Teaching & Learning Delivery: Deliver high-quality, well-planned lessons that develop students' knowledge, skills and understanding while inspiring curiosity, enthusiasm and a love of learning.
• Assessment, Feedback & Progress Monitoring: Provide timely assessments, clear feedback and accurate progress recording to support student improvement, contributing to strong retention and success outcomes.
• Curriculum Development & Enrichment Activities: Play an active role in curriculum development and organise subject-specific enrichment such as trips, visits and external speakers to enhance the Sixth Form experience.
• Communication, Reporting & Professional Engagement: Produce progress reports, attend parents' evenings, maintain Health & Safety standards, participate in staff development and represent the Sixth Form at Open Evenings and events.
• College-wide Responsibilities & Compliance: Support cross-campus activities including team meetings, ID checks, invigilation and open days while upholding safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and engaging in continuous professional development.

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 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 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 You

• Qualifications & Teaching Credentials: Degree in a relevant subject, Certificate in Education (or equivalent), and GCSE-level English and Maths, with current A-Level teaching experience in a Sixth Form or FE environment.
• Subject Knowledge & Pedagogical Expertise: Up-to-date understanding of syllabus content, teaching methods and ILT, with a strong, proven track record of successful teaching and delivering outstanding learner experiences.
• Inclusive Practice, Values & Student Support: Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and Sixth Form values, creating a welcoming, supportive environment focused on student success and high expectations.
• Professional Skills, Communication & Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, able to work effectively in a team, build strong relationships, manage workload pressures and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Adaptability, Integrity & Continuous Development: Highly flexible, resilient and improvement-driven, able to multitask, meet deadlines, uphold professional boundaries, travel across sites and commit to ongoing professional development.

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.

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 is 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. Our beautiful period building offers 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, Tresham College, the Bedford Sixth Form, the Corby Sixth Form (opened in September 2023) and the National College for Motorsport. 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 a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.