Teacher of Law (Maternity Cover)

Birkenhead Sixth Form College is committed to delivering high-quality teaching within a positive and forward-thinking environment for both students and staff. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Law to join our successful Law department.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position to provide maternity cover until the end of the 2026/27 academic year. The department delivers both BTEC Applied Law and A Level Law, both of which are highly popular with students. The A Level course follows the OCR specification, and the successful candidate will teach across these courses, with the exact allocation to be agreed upon appointment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a genuine passion for Law and the ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge students. They will deliver engaging and effective lessons, using evidence-informed teaching strategies to promote strong student progress and achievement.

The department offers a wide range of additional enrichment opportunities, including bar mock competitions, Law careers fairs, and guest speakers such as judges and solicitors.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to this vibrant and dynamic course area. You will be joining a supportive, high-performing department that values innovation, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development, and is committed to developing students' understanding of the legal system

What the school offers its staff

Teach without distraction No form groups, no daily behaviour battles, no unnecessary admin: just high quality subject teaching.

You're trusted to teach We value subject expertise and give you the autonomy to deliver it

We're ambitious for our students and staff; you'll be challenged and supported in equal measures.

Modern, specialist facilities Everything from IT to classrooms are designed to make teaching effective and enjoyable