Teacher of Philosophy & Religious Studies

Graveney School, London, SW17 9BU

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Maternity Cover from September 2026 – August 2027

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover from September 2026 – August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  [with possibility of a TLR for the right candidate]

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our team in the Department of Philosophy and Theology. Both subjects are extremely popular and all members of the team are active in leading pedagogical developments across the school; the Head of Department is also a Lead Practitioner. We are looking for candidates with excellent subject knowledge, a commitment to innovative teaching and a passion for their discipline. Experienced teachers and ECT’s are welcome to apply.

All of our students study Philosophy and Theology in KS3; in addition we have a popular lunchtime Philosophy Club and offer the School Certificate in Philosophy to students in year 9. At KS4, all of our students study the full course GCSE and achieve outstanding results; in addition, we have a thriving Debating Society. At A Level, the Department offers both Philosophy and Religious Studies as discrete disciplines and again we are keen to build on the increasing popularity of these two subjects and the excellent results students enjoy.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment

Designated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2022 and widely recognised as one of the top 100 state funded schools in the country.

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times

We are a team of 6 and this is an opportunity to join a lively, outstanding, supportive, department with a highly successful academic record. All of our team are well qualified and enthusiastic and we place a strong emphasis on the positive relationships we enjoy with our students. The Department shares a superb brand new building with top of the range facilities with the Geography Department.

Graveney School is diverse and our approach encourages students to explore both religious and secular belief systems and values. The successful candidate will need to be a dynamic, outstanding teacher who brings vision and creativity to this post to ensure that Philosophy and Theology continue to flourish within a changing curriculum.

Our standard loading factor is 22/26. Where a teacher’s timetable comprises less than 22 teaching periods postholders will be required to cover other classes.

If you would like an informal chat about the post then please contact Rebecca Ward, Head of Department on rward@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Alternatively, these can be downloaded from the school’s website: www.graveney.org/recruitment

Electronic applications should be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 11 February 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 23 February 2026

The selection process will comprise a lesson observation and panel interview.

Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

Commitment to safeguarding

we are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Philosophy and RS - JD and PS.pdf - 2.17 MB (opens in new tab)

APPLICATION FORM Graveney Trust - February 2024.doc - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

About Graveney School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Graveney School website
• Email address: recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/graveney-school-london

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 school, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment

“Top performing local school again, based on an aggregation of the five key accountability measures…” The Times.

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