13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    4 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    21 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)

Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics job summary

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and well-qualified teacher to lead our Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) subject here at Farlingaye. The postholder will be responsible for leading PRE across all key stages, including A Level.

As Head of PRE you will act as an advocate for both subjects, promoting their importance in the wider school through events, assemblies and whole-school initiatives. You will enthusiastically and vigorously promote PRE as a subject of choice at GCSE and A Level, inspiring students to continue their studies. You will also take the lead on curriculum development, ensuring our curriculum is engaging, knowledge-driven and rigorous, and that it meets the needs of all learners.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact Lauren Teeling, Headteacher's PA on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720 to make arrangements.

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached job information book. If you would like to discuss the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher: psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or Nick Webb, Head of Faculty: nwebb@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Wednesday, 4th February

Interview Date: Monday, 9th February

Please note we reserve the right to interview strong candidates and to appoint at any time during the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. Applicants will be kept informed if appointments are made.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Kyson, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

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About Farlingaye High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1883 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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