Teacher of Philosophy, Theology, Ethics and Sociology.
The Park Community School, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AXThis job expired on 4 May 2021
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
4 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 April 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subjects
- Religious education, Sociology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 - UPS3
Teacher of Philosophy, Theology, Ethics and Sociology. job summary
We seek a well qualified and enthusiastic teacher with a commitment to students of all abilities in a comprehensive secondary school. A willingness to contribute within a team approach to develop the work of the department and the school is essential.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced colleague or someone early in their career in a supportive and developmental environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Philosophy, Theology and Ethics (Religious Studies) across the full age and ability range. In addition, the successful candidate would be expected to teach GCSE Sociology.
This is a permanent post subject to successful completion of a six months probationary period.
Religious Studies is called Philosophy, Theology and Ethics (PTE) at Park. The PTE and Sociology Department is a strong department within the school. The department consists of three full time subject specialists who teach both PTE and Sociology, and several staff who teach some PTE in addition to other subjects, supported by a Teaching and Learning Leader.
The department currently offers OCR GCSE Religious Studies and AQA GCSE Sociology.
The Philosophy, Theology and Ethics KS3 scheme of work has been developed in line with the Devon and Torbay Agreed Syllabus for RE and the new GCSE. Regular Knowledge Tests and Knowledge Organisers are also used to support the learning of students.
At KS4 GCSE Religious Studies is offered as an Option subject. In addition, all students at KS4 are taught Core Philosophy, Theology and Ethics. In addition, GCSE Sociology is offered as an Option subject. The latter is particularly popular. Teaching and Learning is the main focus in our development plans.
This is a great opportunity for new entrants or experienced colleagues to join a dynamic and supportive department. The school has an extensive support program for all staff to ensure quality, timely and meaningful CPD.
This is a particularly interesting and rewarding time for you to join us: we shall provide every possible opportunity for your professional development and future career.
Please read our application pack in full before applying.
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.
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About The Park Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Park Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theparkschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01271373131
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