Part Time Teacher of Politics (Maternity Cover)

Closing date: 27 January 2026

Interview date: 2 February 2026

Job details

Hills Road Sixth Form College is looking for an innovative and inspirational teacher of Politics who is keen to develop their pedagogy and subject expertise, and eager to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic teaching team. Come and help us shape the future!

Contract: Fixed term until Easter 2027 (maternity cover), Part Time (approx.80%)

Salary: From £33,465 to £51,714 FTE, depending on qualifications and experience 

Closing date: Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 9am

Interview date: w/c 2 February 2026

About this role

Recently rated ‘outstanding’ again, Hills Road Sixth Form College continues to enjoy a strong national reputation for excellence in education. In part, this is because we continually review and refine our practice to enhance the experiences of our students and staff. We also appreciate that academic success requires a happy, healthy and caring community, so our coaching culture ensures that the wellbeing of our students and staff is at the heart of all we do.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, there is a career for you at Hills Road. If you are excited by the opportunity to work in a team committed to the very best standards of education at a Sixth Form College where you can inspire highly motivated students to engage with your subject passions at an advanced level, we would love to hear from you.


To apply, please complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application form. When completing Part 1, you will be required to upload your CV and a Supporting Statement of Application. Once you have submitted Part 1, please proceed to Part 2 (Equality and Diversity Monitoring).

Where students and staff thrive together

A community like no other

Hills Road Sixth Form College is one of the UK’s leading sixth forms — but what truly defines us is our people and our ethos. We combine high achievement with deep commitment and care.

Our students are curious, ambitious, and engaged with the world around them. Our staff share a culture of trust, professionalism and collaboration, creating a workplace that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge, we benefit from an extraordinary network of educational and community partnerships. For the right leader, Hills Road offers not only an outstanding institution to guide but a community to belong to. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of post-16 education in Cambridgeshire.

Hills provides such a relaxed and welcoming environment where you are treated like an adult. All the staff are so experienced and knowledgeable, supporting you every step of the way, and they have our best interests at heart!

Alex, Year 13

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Our values

More information

Below, you will find more information about our staff benefits, safeguarding, including our Child Protection Policy, and about being an equal opportunities employer. 

We offer a wide range of competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme, free use of the College's sporting facilities, free on-site parking, a cycle to work scheme and discounts on all our Adult Education courses.

About us

from our ethos and wider community to our performance, sport and adult education offer, and facilities.

We hope this has helped to convey some of the qualities which make Hills Road Sixth Form College a stimulating and rewarding place in which to work and learn. If your application is successful, you will experience a College which enjoys a happy and purposeful atmosphere and a unique blend of opportunity, quality and achievement.