Early Career Teacher of Philosophy

Bede’s is seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Philosophy who will be ready to embark on either the first or second year of the two year ECT programme in September 2024. 

You will have the talent to help every pupil to achieve their best possible results at GCSE or A Level and you will be determined to inspire young people, and to help inculcate a love of Philosophy amongst your pupils. You will be teaching at GCSE and the aspiration to teach at A Level would be an advantage. You will be able to enjoy working with gifted pupils who aspire to study at the very highest level as much as you enjoy working with those who find the subject particularly taxing.

The Philosophy department is under the aegis of the Head of Department, Mr Sean McIntosh. Together with History, Government and Politics; Geography; and Business and Economics the departments form the Faculty of Social Science, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (SHAPE). You will be eager to be part of a successful faculty, teaching exciting and innovative lessons, and contributing outside the classroom as well. 

If you’re curious about what it would be like to start your career in an independent education setting, we urge you to delve into our Early Career Programme booklet and uncover more information about the experience of teaching at Bede’s. Discover more about our unique educational offer, the shape of our school day, the structure of our academic terms and the wealth of benefits that await you. Uncover the testimonials of your future colleagues and the young people you will inspire. 

Early Career Teachers will enjoy a generous level of remission on their timetable, above the level offered in other schools. They will also benefit from the expert professional mentorship of Ms Yvette Stainsby, our dedicated Head of Teacher Development. We promise you a unique and remarkable programme designed to empower and support you in your teaching journey.

Residential accommodation may be available for a suitable candidate in exchange for the completion of duties in one of our boarding houses. You will join a staff who come from an enormous variety of backgrounds, personal, educational and professional.

Bede’s is a busy, energetic and friendly school set in beautiful surroundings. We enjoy excellent facilities and resources and we offer superb opportunities for the personal and professional development of our teachers. 

This is a permanent position with a start date of September 2024.

Bede’s offers a range of staff benefits including;

• Competitive rates of pay for Early Career Teachers
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Training & Development to Masters Level
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership,
• Eye care vouchers,
• Fee Remission
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service),
• Lunch is provided
• Free onsite parking at the Senior School & much more!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For further information about the role please see the Job Description & Brochure below. To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a cover letter. We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

Application closing cate: Monday 15th April 2024 at 8.00am.

Application Form

Job Description

ECT of Philosophy Brochure

ECT Recruitment Brochure

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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