12 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

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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

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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
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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.

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