Barnet and Southgate College
Main Grade Lecturer - Politics
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Main Grade Lecturer - Politics
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Department: A Levels
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Barnet Campus (Wood Street)
Compensation: £17,924 - £23,649 / year
Description
We are in the talent-finding and talent-development business. Great teachers are required for our A-Levels department with experience of Politics. If you can inspire hope, ignite the imagination and install a love of learning to our students, then apply today!
A great teacher at Barnet and Southgate College does not just bring their knowledge, skills and experience but motivates, impacts and influences learner success. Mentoring and supporting learners through all aspects of learner experience is key to the role.
As an employer, we promise to support, develop and appreciate you by offering an attractive package of benefits inclusive of internal and external training courses available to all staff, dedicated staff development days throughout the academic year.
Key Responsibilities
CORE 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, for example, developing new curriculum materials, liasing 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.
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Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part-time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English, and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.
Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers
Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12-month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax-free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength, and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
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