Subject Teacher (Law & Politics) (LAPM26)

Application Deadline: 14 May 2026

Department: Law

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: St Helens, England

Description

All staff must make a positive contribution to:

• the Catholic ethos of the College
• the College Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy;
• the pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of quality in all aspects of College life;
• their own professional development, in accordance with the needs of the College. 

The person appointed would be expected to:

• Teach a timetable based on their experience and strengths
• Contribute to the development of the subject
• Contribute to the tutorial system of the College
• Be sympathetic to the Mission of the College 
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and able to motivate students to realise their full potential
• Contribute to other aspect of College life as appropriate

As with all other posts in the College, staff, in addition to their main subject areas, may be expected to make a contribution to one or more of the following:

• Recreational and Community Service activities
• Short practical courses
• Student Council activities
• Enrichment 

Responsibilities

• To work as part of one or more curriculum team(s) undertaking specific duties after consultation with other staff in the same grouping.
• To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents.
• To monitor and control the storage and use of teaching materials and books related to the teaching of their subject.
• To participate with other colleagues in the development of appropriate specifications, materials and schemes of work.
• To supervise punctuality and attendance and to regularly submit registers to Curriculum Leaders.
• To ensure that all students abide by the College disciplinary system.
• To organise and invigilate such examinations as may be required.
• To be responsible for efficient teaching programmes and for the maintenance and development of subject resources and equipment.
• To undertake such other duties as changing circumstances may require.
• May be required to contribute to other related subjects, Ethics and Values programme or EPQ.
• The Governors will appoint staff who are willing and able to contribute to the Catholic ethos of the College.  
• Each member of the College will take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and persons who may be affected by his/her omissions at work.
• To undertake any other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and overall responsibility level of the post and as changing circumstances may require.

Contract and Salary Information

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 14th May 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date.
Start date: 25th August 2026
Contract: Part Time 0.5 fte, Established.
Salary: £33,465 to £51,714 pa (actual salary payable £16,732.50 to £25,857 per annum) depending on experience
Interview Date: Interviews to be held week commencing 18th May 2026.
Additional Info: Must be a specialist in one of these subjects, support will be provided for the secondary subject.