Job description
Job Title: Law Teacher
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience).
Start time: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Do you believe that young people should have access to rigorous, thought-provoking education in law and justice?
GSL Education are welcoming applications for a dynamic and committed Law Teacher to join a reputable secondary school in Southampton this September. Applications are encouraged from Qualified Teachers (QTS), Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and Overseas-Trained Teachers. Experienced Teaching Assistants with a Law background and a desire to progress into teaching are also encouraged to apply.
About the Role:
As a Law Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons to Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students, fostering a passion for legal studies and developing learners’ critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and ethical awareness. You will join a well-supported department within a school committed to academic excellence and inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding Law lessons that cover legal theory, the structure of the UK legal system, and real-world applications.
- Plan, assess, and adapt schemes of work to ensure inclusive access and sustained progress across all ability levels.
- Encourage debate and discussion, ensuring students grasp the moral and ethical implications of legal decisions.
- Support students in developing exam techniques and preparing for further study or legal careers.
- Collaborate with faculty and contribute to the development of Law as a growing subject in the school.
- Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and student engagement in line with school policies.
Job Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification.
- A degree in Law or a closely related discipline is essential.
- Previous experience teaching Law at KS4 and/or KS5 is highly desirable.
- Experienced TAs with a background in Law or related social sciences are welcome to apply if considering a teacher training pathway.
- Strong subject knowledge, particularly in English legal systems, criminal and civil law, and current legal affairs.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually curious learning environment.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates reflective of experience and qualification.
- A supportive and professional recruitment team offering personalised career support.
- Opportunity to work in schools that value subject specialism and innovation.
- Long-term placements and permanent opportunities tailored to your aspirations.
If you are a committed and inspirational Law Teacher ready to guide students through the complexities of modern law and citizenship, we invite you to apply today.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Law Teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.