Teacher of Law

 

REQUIRED September 2026 

MPS-UPS - £32,916-£51,047 

 We are looking to appoint a full time Teacher of Law to join our outstanding Vandyke staff team.  This post would suit an experienced teacher. Law is a thriving and popular course at key stage 5. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching A Level Law. Delivery of OCR A-level Law is an advantage. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to support our students to reach their academic potential. It would be advantageous if you are able to teach Criminology but this is not essential.

In return we can offer you:

• the opportunity to work in an ambitious school with strong staff/student relationships
• a vibrant and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for career development
• a strong school team with a clear vision and ambition for all students
• excellent facilities including your own laptop

You will be joining a school with an excellent reputation for high quality staff/student relationships and staff retention. The school is over-subscribed with 1520 students on roll with large Sixth Form of 420.

We had a monitoring inspection from OFSTED in January 2024. The highly complimentary report stated that “Pupils at Vandyke are proud and articulate ambassadors for their school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. They thrive as a result of the school’s ambition for all pupils to become ‘world ready citizens’ Pupils are confident, courteous and aspirational. They behave well at all times”.

The successful candidate will be reflective, innovative and be willing to continually develop their practice.  You will join a highly effective team of sixth form teachers who work collectively to move student progress forward each year.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.  References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Jo Sessions.

Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.uk for further information and an application form, or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher on 01525 636700 or via email recruitment@vandyke.org.uk

Closing date:   12 noon, Monday 27^th April 2026