Teacher of A Level Politics (12 Months Fixed Term)

24/11/2025

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We are currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Politics to promote and provide an excellent learning experience which ensures high achievement for all students.

As an ambitious Lecturer in Politics, you will contribute fully to divisional and College teams including sharing best practice and being involved in developing the curriculum.

As a Lecturer you will teach, relevant to subject specialism, up to 832 hours per year.

With a PGCE or Certificate in Education and a degree in Politics or a related subject, you will also possess the knowledge of current A Level Politics specifications. You should also have the ability to display excellent teaching skills in A Level Politics.

The salary for this post is £32,766 – £39,101

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is Tuesday 2 December 2025.

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

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