Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

The Kingston Academy, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2025

• Closing date

  7 January 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 December 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Philosophy, Religious Education
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Outer London +1% above National Pay Scales - spine point dependent on experience - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) - Full Time

Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics job summary

The Kingston Academy seeks an ambitious and motivated Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics with a strong command of their subject.

The Kingston Academy is an outstanding Secondary School in North Kingston, which opened for the first time in September 2015 with a cohort of Year 7 pupils. TKA has received a substantial capital grant for the refurbishment of the existing educational facilities and for additional new modern buildings which we have now taken possession of. Our mission is to provide a world-class education for all the young people within our community to ensure that every pupil is safe, happy and succeeds. We now have over 1000 pupils across the seven year groups from year 7 to year 13.

We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes for this role:

• Passionate about their subject;
• A strong classroom practitioner, with the ability to engage pupils;
• Experience in curriculum planning and development;
• Flexible and committed to engage in the wider curriculum through our Going Beyond and enrichment activities.

There are many benefits to working at The Kingston Academy including:

• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Teacher Pay Scales.
• 2-week October Half Term break.
• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme.
• Weekly Professional Development sessions at whole-school and departmental level.
• Professional support sessions for ECTs.
• Staff Laptop or Chromebook.
• Support with access to NPQH/NPQML/NPQSL qualifications.
• Subsidised study at Kingston University at Masters and Doctorate Level.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised eye test and flu vaccinations.
• Work in a vibrant, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

More details on the job description and person specification are provided in the application pack.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people. The process will include:

• Teaching an observed lesson with a selected class group;
• Meeting with a panel of our pupils for informal question and answer session;
• Interview with Head Teacher, Head of School and Senior Leaders.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing Date: 9:00 am, 7th January 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks (with a barred list check for regulated activity), checks with past employers and eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be checked prior to any offer being made.

Equal Opportunities

At The Kingston Academy, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all works of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The Kingston Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Kingston Academy website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kingston-academy (opens in new tab)

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