Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics – Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Philosophy, Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to join a dedicated and well-resourced department with strong results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at KS5 would also be desirable. This role is suitable for an ECT and we would welcome applications from current PGCE trainees.
We wish to appoint a colleague who:
- is an outstanding Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- has the flair, energy and ability to bring out the best in young people
- is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department
What the school offers its staff
The Piggott School Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Department:
- achieved red ALPS (3) for GCSE RE – 2024
- achieved (46%) 7+ and (91%) 4+ in GCSE RE – 2023
- achieved (36%) 7+ and (85%) 4+ in GCSE RE – 2024
- achieved (82%) A*-C in A Level PRE - 2024
Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to prestonc@piggottschool.org
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Piggott School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1868 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Piggott School website
- Email address
- prestonc@piggottschool.org
- Phone number
- 01189402357
Mixed Church of England Academy
Arranging a visit to The Piggott School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.
School location
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