Teacher in Charge of Politics

Part-Time (0.5)

The role

Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate leader to develop and drive forward Politics teaching and learning, as Teacher in Charge of Politics. This is a part-time role, teaching A Level Politics only.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of A Level Politics teaching, with an excellent record of pupil results, and will feel ready to lead in a school where pupils are motivated, well-behaved and keen to learn.

You will have the organisational skills and drive to shape the vision for Politics, as part of a wider Faculty, with a care and love for the subject, so that you can inspire and enthuse our girls.

The ability to teach KS3 Humanities or A Level Economics would be an advantage but is not essential.

About Sutton High School

Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 800 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

At our school, girls want to learn, and care about each other’s success. Relationships with teachers are exceptional, and you can focus on teaching your subject and developing future leaders in an environment where each individual, both staff and students, is known and valued.

Why Sutton High School?

The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression

• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)

• 35-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities

• Training grants for qualifications

• Free life assurance benefit

• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)

• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans

• A Cycle to Work scheme

• Good transport links

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Please state on your application if you feel you have the right experience to offer a second subject.

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. We encourage early applications, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.

Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.