Teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

King Edward VI Community College, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JX

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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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: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS-UPS

Teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics job summary

Teacher of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics (RPE) Full Time MPS / UPS

Required from September 2026

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspiring teacher of RPE. As an outstanding classroom practitioner, you will be part of the wider Humanities faculty, who will teach RE up to Year 11, with the potential to teach Philosophy up to A Level.

You will be central to ensuring the best standards, outcomes and engagement in RPE. ECTs are welcome to apply. Ability to teach another humanity will

also be beneficial.

You will first and foremost be an excellent teacher who leads by example. You will have a track record of always putting young people first, and the ability to inspire and take students and colleagues with you to continually improve our students’ learning.

At KEVICC you will have the chance to work alongside a great group of colleagues who are all committed to the absolute best for our young people. You'll work in a school that is proudly comprehensive, inclusive and kind. Most importantly, you will get to work with our fantastic students, with the chance

everyday to see the impact you have on their learning.

You will also be joining a forward-thinking school that is excited to collaborate across our trust of like-minded schols and more widely. We are delighted to be part of Education South West, a trust of local primary and secondary schools that includes a nationally recognised teaching school hub at Kingsbridge and the training provider SWIFT.

We want an exceptional teacher, with the energy, vision, work ethic and good humour to inspire and take the high standards of the faculty to the next level.

We offer:

A highly supportive team of colleagues who are visible, hard-working and committed to our young people.

Ongoing bespoke professional development and career pathways, including National Professional Qualifications.

The chance to work with great young people in a comprehensive setting, in a beautiful part of thecountry.

A multi-million pound investment programme planned across the school over the coming years.

The opportunity to promote the delivery of Religion & Ethics across a truly comprehensive mixed age range, from Year 7 all the way up to Year 13.

KEVICC, as we are widely known, is situated in the South Hams town of Totnes, serving a wide and varied area. You can get a glimpse of what we are about via the website, Instagram (@kevicc.totnes) and YouTube (KEVICC Totnes).

We would welcome and always encourage prospective candidates to get in touch ahead of application.

To do so, email our Principal Alan Salt Alan.Salt@kingedwardvi.org.uk

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King Edward VI Community College

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 909 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward VI Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-community-college-totnes

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