Subject Lead of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025 or sooner if possible
Closing date
29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Philosophy, Religious Education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£5,458) Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - Full Time
Subject Lead of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion job summary
The Kingston Academy seeks an ambitious and motivated Subject Lead of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion with a strong command of their subject and who is ready to lead this popular subject at GCSE and A-Level.
The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.
We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:
- Passionate about their subject and skilled at teaching Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. A keenness to shape and deliver a coherent, high quality Philosophy, Ethics and Religion curriculum;
- Willingness to develop and improve teaching and learning resources and professional development to support the delivery of excellent Philosophy, Ethics and Religion;
- A strong classroom practitioner, with the ability to engage pupils;
- A proven track record of achieving strong results in delivering both GCSE and A level Philosophy, Ethics and Religion;
- Flexible and committed to engage in the wider curriculum through our Going Beyond and enrichment activities.
More details on the person specification are provided at the end of this document.
There are many benefits to working at The Kingston Academy including:
- Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Teacher Pay Scales
- 2-week October Half Term break
- Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme
- Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level
- Professional support sessions for NQTs and RQTs
- Staff Laptop or Chromebook
- Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications
- Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations
- Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised
Interview Procedure
Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:
- Teaching an observed lesson with a selected class group;
- Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
- Presentation and Interview with Head Teacher, Head of School and Senior colleagues.
Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.
Closing Date: Noon, 29th November 2024
Interview Date: TBC
For further information about this post please email hr@kingstoneducationaltrust.org.
Equal Opportunities
The Kingston Educational Trust is an equal opportunities employer, we value the diversity of our staff and pupils, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement
The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Kingston Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Kingston Academy website (opens in new tab)
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