Teacher of Criminology and Law or Psychology (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Programme Manager – Humanities

Salary: £36,847 - £55,096 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

Contract: Full time, Fixed Term Maternity cover

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16–19-year-old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are an ambitious, diverse and inclusive College and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff and the contribution that we make to our community.

At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realize this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organization.

We are currently seeking to recruit an exceptional teacher for A Level and Level 3 BTEC Law and WJEC Level 3 Criminology and Law or Psychology (Maternity Cover). In this rewarding role you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our highly successful Humanities programme area.

You should be suitably qualified to teach within a sixth form college. In addition, you should have excellent communication skills and a track record of sustained improvement leading to a positive impact on students’ progress. As an inspirational teacher you will be committed to student-centred learning, and to raising the attainment and aspirations of our students.

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community.

Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability.

We are currently unable to accept applications that require visa sponsorship.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 8th September 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 17th September 2026.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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