3 Politics jobs in the United Kingdom
Government and Politics Teacher
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Government & Politics Teacher
- Start date: October 2025 / ASAP if available
- Contract: Full-time, Ongoing
- School type: Secondary School with Sixth Form
- Location: Redbridge
Are you a passionate Government & Politics Teacher looking for a new role?
A large, welcoming secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a Government & Politics Teacher to deliver A-level (KS5) lessons following the Pearson Edexcel curriculum. You may also be asked to support with Citizenship teaching at KS3/KS4.
This A-level course gives students the chance to explore the forces shaping the modern world while developing essential academic and life skills:
- In Year 12 , students study democracy in the UK, political parties, voting behaviour, and electoral systems. They also explore the British Constitution, government structures, and the role of law and the judiciary.
- In Year 13 , students compare the UK and US political systems, examining the role of political leaders and analysing contemporary issues including the power of political parties, political debates, and the dynamics of elections.
The school is seeking an enthusiastic teacher with experience of teaching A-level Government & Politics who can deliver engaging lessons, spark debate, and inspire students to challenge ideas with confidence.
Person Specification
- Experienced teacher/lecturer with proven ability to deliver the Edexcel Government & Politics A-level curriculum.
- A strong academic background in Politics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Ability to inspire, challenge, and support students of all abilities.
- Commitment to developing students’ critical thinking, essay-writing, and analytical skills.
The School
This large and diverse secondary school has been rated “Good” by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong leadership and culture of high expectations. Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that offers both academic and vocational pathways, alongside a wide-ranging enrichment programme. Staff are supported by an approachable and experienced leadership team, a strong CPD programme, and a culture that values professional growth and wellbeing.
If you are motivated by the idea of shaping young minds and equipping students with the skills to understand and engage with the political world, we would love to hear from you.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.Examiner - GCE A Level Politics (2017 specification).
Posted 28 days ago
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**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified
**Experience/qualifications needed**
+ You will have one academic year's worth of teaching experience:
+ a. within the last 8 years
+ b. within the relevant qualification subject
+ You will have a degree in Politics or be a qualified teacher
**Lecturer Experience / qualifications needed**
+ You will have a degree or equivalent
+ You will have at least one years teaching experience at undergraduate level in the last 3 years.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme
**Additional information**
+ The marking period is between May - July.
+ The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning.We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
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Examiner (Newly Qualified Teacher) - GCE A Level - Politics
Posted 27 days ago
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**Responsibilities**
+ To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained
+ To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times
+ To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to
+ To ensure all administration is completed as specified
**Experience/qualifications needed**
+ You will have a degree or equivalent
+ You will be a qualified teacher
+ You will be in your NQT year of teaching GCE A Level Politics.
**Competencies required**
+ You will have the ability to work well under pressure
+ You will have the ability to meet deadlines
+ You will have a high level of subject knowledge in order to apply the mark scheme
**Additional information**
+ The marking period is between May - July.
+ The training required to mark as an examiner will take place between May and June.
**About Pearson**
Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We have a simple mission: to help people make more of their lives through learning.We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
**Application Information**
We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.
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