Curriculum Leader for Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (Religious Studies)

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 4
• Subjects: Philosophy, Religious education
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR - UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2b (£5869)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who is as inspired by the subject matter as they are by the pupils they teach. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining the high standards already set within the department and capable of fostering a genuine love for enquiry and debate across all key stages.

This vital role requires a leader who understands that belonging is the heartbeat of an effective learning community.The successful candidate will build meaningful relationships, with our values of caring, inclusive and ambitious at the heart of all decisions.

What the school offers its staff

Testwood School is a great place to work and develop as a teacher. It has a strong sense of community where students are at the heart of what we do.”

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and
young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this
commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other
relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Curriculum Leader for PER Recruitment Pack March 2026.pdf - 942 KB (opens in new tab)

About Testwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 854 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Testwood School website
• Email address: jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380 862146
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testwood-school

Testwood School

Testwood School has proudly served the community of Totton and Calmore for nearly eighty years and is highly regarded by it. Consequently, there are very strong links between the community and the school; some of our students are the fourth generation of their family to be educated at Testwood. During this time the school has developed into a strong community of students and staff, where students can learn in a supportive and caring environment. Our school ethos is summed up as ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’.

Testwood is a ‘Good’ school but we are not complacent about the challenges that we face in meeting the changing needs of the community we serve and ensuring that all of our students attain highly, are fully prepared to take ambitious steps into their futures, and make a positive contribution to their communities.

The school is located in the town of Totton, which is close to Southampton and on the edge of the New Forest National Park and has excellent transport links.

Arranging a visit to Testwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk.

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