Teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy (Maternity Cover)
Full-time or Part-time (0.8) considered
From April 2025
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Religious Studies and Philosophy teacher (Maternity Cover) to join a flourishing boarding and day school, set on an attractive 100-acre campus and in a beautiful part of rural Surrey.
The successful candidate will teach Religious Studies and Philosophy, with the Religious Studies component covering both GCSE and KS3 teaching. At KS3, the role will involve introducing students to a broad range of religious concepts, encouraging exploration of different belief systems, ethical issues, and moral frameworks. At GCSE, students will delve deeper into the study of world religions, ethics, and philosophy, preparing them for the challenges of examining religious beliefs and practices in a modern context.
In Philosophy, the successful candidate will primarily teach the A-Level Metaphysics of God module as part of the AQA Philosophy course, exploring classical and contemporary arguments surrounding the existence and nature of God, as well as key philosophical questions such as the problem of evil and the compatibility of faith and reason.
They will
• inspire and motivate pupils to achieve and develop their full potential
• to work with the Head of Department to deliver effective, engaging and interesting subject teaching
• support the School’s expectation of excellent educational provision, safeguarding and promote the welfare of children
All full-time teachers have responsibility for academic tutoring of around 16 pupils. Part of the tutoring responsibility involves a duty evening in one of the Houses. All full-time staff also play a part in the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School according to their skills and aptitude: at King Edward’s a very wide range of sports, arts, community and other activities is offered, in the afternoons and on Saturday mornings. Although there are no lessons on Saturday mornings, the weekend programme is a busy one and all teaching staff should expect to participate in one way or another.
In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking, use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities & competitive rates of pay.
King Edward’s School is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.
To apply, please complete the Application Form or for further details, visit our website www.kesw.org or contact the HR Department on HR@KESW.ORG or telephone 01428 686739. Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 6th December 2024.
Applications will be considered on receipt and early application for this wonderful opportunity are recommended, as we reserve the right to interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.
We are fully committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through DBS. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.