Teacher of Philosophy and Ethics
King Edward VI CEVC School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH27 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Philosophy, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teacher of Philosophy and Ethics
MPR/UPR
Full time
Permanent
Your responsibilities
We are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented person who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at King Edward VI School and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.
What you will need
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
- is passionate about Philosophy and Ethics and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
- is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
- can work effectively as part of a team, and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values
About us
King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and close links to the A14.
King Edward VI Church of England Voluntary School is one of the oldest church schools in the country. It is also one of only two state schools attached to a cathedral. With a highly diverse and comprehensive intake, this job provides a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for excellence in the classroom and a commitment to Christian life, to bring this important subject alive to young people. Such an individual could make a big difference to the lives of the children within our school (many from deprived backgrounds) and the wider Bury St Edmunds Christian Community. They would be expected to teach within the context of liberal Church of England values. The school has four Foundation governors appointed by the Cathedral, including the Dean.
What we will offer you
The opportunity to work with a supportive team of colleagues with a focus on putting our students at the centre of everything we do.
For more information
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Sarah Trueman, HR Manager on (01284) 761393 ext 225 or email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk Please also see the attached Information Pack for more details.
How to apply
Completed application to be returned to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9 am Wednesday 15 April 2026
Interview date: TBC.
What the school offers its staff
Free cark parking
Professional development programme
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI CEVC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI CEVC School website
- Email address
- sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01284761393
Secondary phase
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI CEVC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.
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