Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Maternity Cover)

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January or Easter 2026

• Closing date

  1 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Philosophy, Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS + TLR 2a

Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Maternity Cover) job summary

Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Maternity Cover)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Contract type: fixed term 1-year, full time/part time, 0.8/1.0

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a

Job starts: January or Easter 2026

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 12 noon

We are an outstanding grammar school, for children of all genders, with outstanding provision for our young people. Our Vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow.

This is an exciting opportunity for an effective Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethicsto join us on our journey to provide a learning environment in which students can thrive, unleash their creativity and to excel beyond the school gates. Our school has an undeniable sense of community, and we are immensely proud of the conduct and attitude of our students.

This Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics role will involve teaching KS3-5. At SHFGS all students take PRE at KS3 and Core PRE at KS4. It is also a popular option subject at KS4 and KS5.

We can offer you:

an outstanding school full of students who are committed to learning

a welcoming team committed to staff well-being and professional development

a vibrant community in which staff and students thrive through a commitment to academic study, a passion for creative arts, a drive for sporting endeavour and a devotion to championing personal development

We would like you to:

fully commit to our Vision, Mission and Values (see above and below)

fully commit to the safeguarding of all students and to inclusion

have high expectations of yourself, and our students

be committed to improving the life chances of young people from diverse backgrounds

be willing to commit to life beyond the academic curriculum

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Closing date for applications: Monday 1st December 2025 12 noon

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

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.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-henry-floyd-grammar-school

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