Head of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Required for January 2024 or sooner

Permanent, Full-time

This rarely available vacancy provides the opportunity for a well-qualified, inspirational and experienced teacher of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (PER) to lead the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning at Abbot’s Hill. 

 Required from January 2024 or sooner, the Head of PER will oversee a department and a curriculum that speaks to every pupil within the school. An outstanding classroom practitioner, the successful candidate will inspire pupils and colleagues alike with their passion for the subject and will champion their department within and beyond the school. A budding strategic thinker, they will contribute actively to heads of department meetings and to wider discussions about the development of the school and, in due course, they are likely to aspire to a senior leadership role. Effective relationships at all levels are key to this role, as is the ability to lead, manage and coach others so that they fulfil their potential, whether as a pupil or as a teacher. 

The candidate must possess a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the school, be a proud ambassador for the subject and promote the highest standards of subject teaching amongst the department. 

 The subject is taught across the school from Year 3 in the Prep school. The Head of Department would liaise closely with the Prep school subject co-ordinator to ensure a seamless transition from Year 6. 

 Teachers appointed to Abbot’s Hill School are expected to maintain the highest professional standards and to contribute to the co-curricular life of the community. Those who join the School can expect to become part of a caring, purposeful and committed community. 

Our comprehensive job pack and application form can be found on our website https://www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk/about/vacancies/  Our HR department can be contacted on 01442 839155 and are happy to answer any queries on this role.  Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Early application is advised and interviews will be arranged as applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint at any stage in the process.

Abbot’s Hill is committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

Abbot’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to the enhanced statutory checks. Charity No. 311053