Teacher of Religious Studies
il y a 5 jours
Wisbech
Teacher of RE, Philosophy & Ethics (Full-Time, Permanent) Start Date: September 2026Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 (Actual)Contract: Permanent, Full-TimeClosing Date: 12th April 2026Interview Date: w/c 20th April 2026Positions Available: 1Suitable for ECTs About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a new and growing 11–16 secondary school, currently expanding year-on-year. Still in the early stages of development, the school offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join at a formative point and help shape its academic culture and ethos. This role would suit an ambitious Teacher of Religious Education, Philosophy & Ethics who is passionate about humanities education and keen to contribute to the development of a strong, thoughtful, and intellectually curious learning environment. The Role: Teacher of RE, Philosophy & Ethics The school is seeking an enthusiastic, reflective, and knowledgeable teacher to deliver high-quality RE, Philosophy, and Ethics education as part of a developing Humanities provision. You will play a key role in building a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and cultural understanding, while also helping to establish strong departmental foundations and expectations. What You Will Do • Deliver engaging, high-quality RE, Philosophy & Ethics lessons, • Promote thoughtful discussion, critical analysis, and respectful debate, • Maintain high expectations for pupil behaviour, engagement, and achievement, • Use evidence-informed and research-based approaches to teaching, • Contribute to the development of a coherent, ambitious Humanities curriculum, • Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners and support strong progress, • Lead or contribute to subject or whole-school initiatives with demonstrable impact, • Work collaboratively with colleagues to help build a positive departmental culture, • Contribute to the wider life of the school and enrichment opportunitiesWhat We’re Looking For, • A strong classroom practitioner with secure subject knowledge in RE / Philosophy / Ethics, • High expectations for pupil conduct, effort, and scholarly engagement, • A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development, • Passion for Humanities education and the ability to inspire and challenge young people, • Ambition for students and a commitment to raising standards for all, • Willingness to take initiative and contribute to whole-school improvement, • A collaborative team player with a professional and positive approach, • Enthusiasm for working in a new or developing school environmentWhy This Role Is Exciting, • Opportunity to help shape a Humanities curriculum from its early stages, • Join a developing school where your impact will be visible and lasting, • Teach in an environment that values inquiry, debate, and intellectual curiosity, • Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, • One wellbeing day per year, • Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection, • Retail and lifestyle discount schemes, • Complimentary breakfast and lunch when working onsite, • Payment of required professional memberships, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • Healthcare cash plan and access to an online GP, • Cycle to Work and car lease schemes, • Extensive training and professional development opportunities