Teacher of Religion and Philosophy
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
26 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 March 2025
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
- Part time: 0.8 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
DETAILS OF THE POST
This post is available from September 2025. We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to teach KS3, GCSE and A Level Religion and Philosophy. Our students are academically able and well-motivated and achieve excellent results.
We are seeking a colleague who enjoys working in a team, can provide a stimulating atmosphere in the classroom and inspire our students to give of their best. All teachers are expected to act as form tutors. Enthusiasm, patience and calmness under pressure are vital qualities. Please see the attached Person Specification for further details of our requirements.
THE DEPARTMENT
This post offers excellent prospects for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to work in an exceptional and innovative Religion and Philosophy Department.
Religion and Philosophy is taught by a flourishing department in a school which places high value on the development of thinking and of the individual. As Religion and Philosophy is an exploration of the diverse value systems, both religious and non-religious, in our society, the subject is taught from an objective, non-confessional, standpoint. Students may be of any religious persuasion or of none.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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