Head of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Perse School to appoint an inspiring teacher of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion to lead this successful and popular department. This is a senior middle management position in the School, with responsibility for leadership and management of PER and staff in the department. Philosophy, Ethics and Religion is a supportive, popular and ambitious department; significant numbers of pupils go on to read Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies and related disciplines at University with a healthy proportion at Oxbridge. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and be well placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils, who are mainly of high ability. The department aspires to develop critical and engaged learners, who can relate to a wide variety of perspectives. It is important that the new Head of Department can teach and lead in a way that nurtures and includes diversity of opinion and experience. Pupils at the Perse School are ambitious, intelligent and industrious and this is an exciting opportunity to motivate and inspire talented staff and pupils in a fast-paced working environment.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: 20th February 2023 at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.