Location: The Joseph Wright Centre
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Closing Date: 12 April 2026
Salary: Non-qualified teacher £29,374; qualified teacher £32,922 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
Specific Hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This is a maternity cover role, required to start as soon as possible and running until May 2027.
Proposed interview date:week commencing 20thApril
Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Law to join our Academic Team at the Joseph Wright Centre, delivering both A Level Law and Applied Law programmes. This part-time maternity cover position is required to start as soon as possible and will run until May 2027.
At DCG, we are proud to deliver high-quality academic and vocational education that empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and supports employers with a skilled workforce for the future. If you are passionate about educational excellence and committed to improving life chances through learning, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Youll play a vital role in motivating and empowering students, helping them build confidence and achieve their full potential. This is an exciting chance to join a forward-thinking college where innovation, collaboration, and exceptional student experience are at the heart of everything we do. Your contribution will directly shape student success and support the continued growth of our thriving curriculum.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and qualified teacher with recent experience delivering both A Level Law and BTEC Applied Law, supported by a strong track record of student achievement. You will also be confident in teaching modules across other areas of Law as required. A degree in a relevant subject is essential, along with a professional subject qualification at Level 4 or above. A Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) is required. Flexible, innovative and student-focused, youll be committed to delivering outstanding teaching and making a real impact on student outcomes.
The Benefits
* Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum pro rata
* 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
* Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
* Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
* TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
* Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
* Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
* Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
* Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
* Continuousdevelopment and progression opportunities
* Free eye tests with Specsavers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process. xxuwjjq
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities and the person specification, please click on the Apply link below.