24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate)

  • Closing date

    28 April 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 March 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 5

Subject

Philosophy

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Full & Part-time considered

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Additional allowances

TLRs available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a skilled teacher to teach Philosophy at A Level .

The successful candidate will be well-qualified & have a passion for teaching and for their subject. In return you will be offered a tailored CPD programme and abundance of support . This is an excellent opportunity for experienced teachers and ECT teachers who want to excel in their field.

Philosophy is a popular choice at A level with many students moving to study Humanities based subjects at higher education each year.

What the school offers its staff

The Humanities team comprises of 11 members of staff and is housed in a dedicated block with nine dedicated classrooms, its own IT suite and staff base.

This is an exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers and a fantastic cohort of students.

Informal visits are welcomed if you would like to see us in action and to learn more about us prior to your application.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 24th April @ 5pm

Interviews are likely to be held during week commencing 28th April 2025

Please contact our HR department for an application form, further details about this role or to arrange a visit via: recruitment@wollaston-school.net

Alternatively you can download details directly from the school website at: www.wollastonschool.com

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

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About Wollaston School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1430 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Wollaston School website
Email address
ridgek@wollaston-school.net
Phone number
01933663500
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Arranging a visit to Wollaston School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ridgek@wollaston-school.net.

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