Teacher of Religion and Philosophy
King's School, Hove, BN3 8BN21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
5 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 August 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 (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
King’s School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of RP to join our hard-working and highly motivated team. Our school, known for its academic excellence and high expectations across all aspects of school life, offers a unique and stimulating environment where both students and staff thrive.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and creative department, led by a dedicated Head of RP. RP is taught as a core subject at King’s, so the post holder will get to know students across all year groups and be a key part of the core teaching team. Experience and/or enthusiasm for teaching RP at A Level is highly desirable, as this subject is offered to our Sixth Form cohort.
What the school offers its staff
Why join King’s School?
- As part of a highly capable, driven and committed team you will contribute to an innovative educational setting fostering academic excellence and personal growth.
- You will be joining a supportive community that values passion and creativity and encourages professional development and a sense of belonging.
- A rewarding career where you will have the chance to shape the future of education and make a meaningful contribution to students' lives.
- Part of a successful Multi-Academy Trust, who strives for excellence in every aspect of education across all their schools.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. We require all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
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About King's School
- School type
- Free School, Christian, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 903 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King's School website
- Email address
- hr@kingsschoolhove.org.uk
King’s School is a Church of England School in the Diocese of Chichester, for students in Years 7 to 13. Our work and relationships are based upon the four core Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility and through these we encourage and support every student and member of staff to be the best that they can be.
At King’s, we take pride in our exceptional track record of academic success and our varied enrichment program, which is integral to our school day. Here are some key features of our school:
• Distinctive and tangible Christian ethos and values which creates a diverse and inclusive school community;
• Consistently outstanding GCSE results in terms of both attainment and progress;
• Innovative teaching practices - our teaching and learning methodologies are designed to engage and inspire our students to provide a well-rounded education for all;
• High standards of attendance, behaviour and uniform to ensure an orderly and safe environment in which all students can reach their full potential;
• Exceptional pastoral care - our commitment to creating a supportive environment, where every student can be themselves is second to none.
The school opened its doors to its first cohort of students in September 2013 and moved to its permanent site, a purpose-built facility for all areas of the curriculum, in September 2019.
There are currently just over 900 students in years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 and a team of over 90 teachers and support staff.
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