Religious Studies / Philosophy Teacher

The Rochester Grammar School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  26 March 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Philosophy, Religious education
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,817 - £44,302

What skills and experience we're looking for

Rochester Grammar School are seeking a Religious Studies / Philosophy Teacher to join their team of committed professionals to teach Years 7-13, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher or NQT with a passion for teaching Religious Studies or Philosophy. Experience of teaching the IB is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher specialising in Religious Studies and/or Philosophy, who is passionate about teaching and learning, have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be an Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, ensuring that all of our children achieve their very best. They will be committed to developing International Mindedness and to contributing to the values, ethos and the development of our schools.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.
• Free parking in our secure staff car park
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff
• Refer a Friend incentive scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

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About The Rochester Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Rochester Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rochester-grammar-school-rochester (opens in new tab)

At The Rochester Grammar school we have the highest expectations of all of our learners in terms of their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. We are proud to be a part of the family of schools that comprises The Thinking Schools Academy Trust and firmly believe in our united vision; transforming life chances for all our students and young people. Since 2007, RGS has offered the IB Diploma. This qualification supports the holistic development our students, both personally and academically, and we are proud to offer this prestigious course to our Sixth Form.

Arranging a visit to The Rochester Grammar School

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