Main Grade Lecturer - Politics
Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by Barnet and Southgate College
Application Deadline: 5 June 2026
Department: A Levels
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)
Compensation: £17,924 - £23,649 / year
DescriptionWe are looking for experienced teachers for our A-Levels department with experience of Politics. Great teachers bring knowledge, skills, experience and inspire hope and love of learning.
A great teacher at Barnet and Southgate College not only delivers content but also mentors and supports learners through all aspects of learner experience.
We offer an attractive benefits package including internal and external training courses, staff development days, and other benefits.
Key Responsibilities- To teach Government and Politics and related subjects to a range of classes as required on AS/A level.
- To plan and carry out practical work associated with that teaching.
- To take responsibility for accurate record keeping, effective tracking of students and prompt submission of required statistical data.
- To contribute to subject teams by developing new curriculum materials, liaising with part-time colleagues and attending team meetings.
- To liaise with other staff and the management team as appropriate.
- To act as a personal tutor to a range of students, if so required, and attend course tutor meetings.
- To undertake staff development, including industrial placements, as appropriate and as required.
- To participate in the College Appraisal Scheme.
- To carry out other duties commensurate to the grade and scope of the post as may be required from time to time.
- To use new learning technologies in undertaking your duties as appropriate (Barnet and Southgate College undertakes to provide training for staff to achieve relevant basic competencies where required).
- To carry out duties at all times with due regard to the College Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, No Smoking and Quality Management Policies.
Please refer to attached JD.
BenefitsEmployee benefits include a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for academic staff plus bank holidays. The holiday allowance is pro rata for part-time employees.
Additional benefits include:
- National initiative: Taking Teaching Further.
- Early career support package for eligible successful candidates in T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
- Targeted retention payments for FE teachers in specific subjects.
- Annual Season Ticket Loans for permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12-month contract.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Employee Support Helpline - Confidential counselling and advice.
- Eye tests for DSE users - College will refund cost of regular eye tests.
- Flu vouchers for staff.
- Gym facilities - Sports Centre available for staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment.
- Hair salon services and beauty treatments - Accessible at Colindale Campus.
- High Street discounts - Staff discount schemes at local high street stores.
Discount for teachers - Staff have access to staff discount website for savings on leading retail brands.