Teacher of Law with 2^nd Subject – MAT Cover

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Law to join our dedicated team, delivering the highest quality education for our popular and successful A Level Law course. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to teach A Level Law, with a passion for fostering academic excellence and student engagement. While the ability to offer an additional subject is advantageous, it is not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed, friendly and professional team of teachers providing a transformational quality of education to the pupils in our thriving school. At The Chalk Hills Academy, our values of Integrity, Ambition, and Excellence, underpinned by very high expectations, drive everything that we do. We have a powerful culture which is warm but strict, based on clear routines, systems, and structures. As a result, our teachers enjoy their teaching with impeccable behaviour in lessons and hardworking, highly motivated pupils.

Joining The Chalk Hills Academy as a Teacher of Law is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our story – providing transformational experiences for thousands of pupils, developing our staff to be the very best they can be, and influencing the wider system by demonstrating first-hand what is achievable. 

Key Duties

• To have responsibility for planning, delivery, and assessment of learning activities in line with AQA A Level Law.
• To ensure student achievement within these groups is at least in line with expectations.
• To be accountable for progress and achievement of students within these groups.
• To have responsibility for the pastoral care of an identified tutor group.
• To implement school policies and procedures as appropriate in day-to-day activities.

The successful candidate will

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• Have experience of teaching A Level Law and a good knowledge of the OCR A Level Law curriculum.
• Be willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice.
• Knowledge of how to assess pupils’ understanding effectively and respond to any gaps immediately
• A commitment to exceptionally high expectations of pupil conduct and a track record of excellent behaviour management
• The ability to work as part of a team and undertake pastoral duties as a form tutor
• Demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching and learning
• Have the ability to teach a 2^nd subject
• A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ so that pupils have exceptional experiences
• The ability to work in partnership with students, parents, staff, academy council and the wider community.
• Have resilience, adaptability and a can-do attitude.

Job specifics

Start date     September 2026

Salary             AST 1-12 (dependent of actual experience). Salary will be pro rata for part-time.

Job Role        Fixed Term 1 year - Maternity cover, Full time with 2^nd subject/ Part time without 2^nd subject  - to be discussed

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view.

Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.