Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

Ashlyns School

Chesham Road

Berkhamsted

Hertfordshire

HP4 3AH

01442 863605

www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk

Full / part time

Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

Pay details: MPS/UPS plus TLR2A

Start date: September 2023

This is an opportunity to oversee a department and a curriculum that speaks to every student in the school. The successful candidate will build on the subject's excellence in line with our school values of Integrity, Independence, and Inclusivity.

The post is advertised as full or part-time (0.8).  

Please view full details, including job description and faculty information,  on our website here.

We would be delighted to show you around our school and discuss this role in more detail. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment (hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk/ 01442 863 605).  

To apply: Please use the 'apply for this job' button. Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For candidates that are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues. Please see here for more information.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment Policy, and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.