Teacher of Religous Studies and Philosophy

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  1 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: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Religous Studies and Philosophy job summary

Join a thriving humanities team where academic excellence, strong student demand and a culture of curiosity shape every lesson. We are looking for an inspiring Religious Studies and Philosophy teacher with a passion for engaging highly motivated learners. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers alike. Our strong mentoring culture, collaborative team and highly engaged students make TGS an excellent place to begin or develop your teaching career. ECTs will receive structured support, protected time and expert guidance to help you thrive.

From September 2026, new Year 12 students will follow A Level courses, with Philosophy continuing to be a popular and well‑established subject in the Sixth Form. At GCSE, Religious Studies also enjoys strong popularity, with many students choosing to deepen their understanding of ethical and philosophical issues as they progress into the Sixth Form. Both subjects support the development of critical thinking and remain important elements of the school’s curriculum. Students in Years 7-9 learn through collaborative inquiry in our Middle Years Programme, and you will join a team dedicated to high‑quality teaching and deep subject understanding.

We offer an extensive CPD programme, leadership development opportunities and strong support for staff wellbeing.

Tonbridge Grammar School is an outstanding, high‑performing state grammar school with a mixed Sixth Form and a vibrant, ambitious student body. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply now to join a forward‑thinking subject team and a community where every member is valued and supported to succeed.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

• 5 Additional INSET days a year

• Free use of our Fitness suite

• Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs

• Parking/electric car charging

• Cycle to work scheme

• Active staff community and socials

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

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

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Tonbridge Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tonbridge Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tonbridge-grammar-school

Tonbridge Grammar School; a high performing state grammar school in Kent
Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, inspectors judged that Tonbridge Grammar School maintained the standards identified in their 2019 inspection; ‘outstanding for overall effectiveness’. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

TGS is situated in Kent ‘the garden of England’, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This location is ideal for trips to London and you will also find beautiful countryside on your doorstep. Excellent transport links to both London and the coast.

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