39 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    10 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Law

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2A - £3,526.00

Subject Leader for Law job summary

SUBJECT LEADER FOR LAW

Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS depending on experience and TLR2A

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Subject Leader of Law to oversee, develop, and drive achievement within our thriving Upper School (Key Stage 5/Sixth Form).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional teacher to take the next step in their career, leading a high-performing subject and shaping the critical-thinking skills of our future legal professionals, politicians, and business leaders.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the power of Law to inform, challenge, and empower students, ensuring outstanding provision and sustained progress for all.

About the Role

Curriculum Leadership: Design, implement, and continuously review a cutting-edge and engaging Law curriculum.

Excellence in Teaching: Model and ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and support all students.

Pastoral and Academic Oversight: Track student progress diligently, implementing effective intervention strategies to maximise attainment.

Resource Management: Manage the Law budget, resources, and departmental strategy in line with the school's wider vision.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from those who have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree (Law, Criminology, or related field).
Proven track record of delivering outstanding results in Law at Key Stage 5/A-Level.
A passionate advocate for the study of Law and Social Sciences.
Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Ambition and a clear vision for the growth and success of the subject.

What We Offer

A welcoming, supportive and inspiring team environment

Outstanding professional development opportunities

The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Eva Hobson eva.hobson@redborne.com

If you are ready to inspire our students and lead this vital subject to even greater success, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!

Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026

We reserve the right to close the application process early.

Interview Date: TBA

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Applying for the job

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About Redborne Upper School and Community College

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1592 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 18
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Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.

Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.

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