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Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

Notting Hill and Ealing High School

Ealing

Salary:
Competitive salary plus benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021 or January 2022
Apply by:
20 May 2021

Job overview

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics (PRE) to lead a flourishing PRE Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of PRE, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge.  The successful candidate will teach PRE throughout the Senior School, including GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge preparation. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make the move into a Head of Department role or gain further leadership experience.

If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of PRE, and the ways in which they can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!” 

- Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Membership of Teaching Staff Pension Scheme
  • Access to the GDST central training and development programme
  • Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
  • Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff 
  • Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
  • Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
  • Free lunches during term time
  • Accredited NQT induction
  • There is a possibility of accommodation for September 2021

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by emailing recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net or clicking the apply button.

Closing date: Thursday 20th May 2021 (12pm) but early applications are welcomed. 

Interviews will take place on Monday 24th May 2021.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

About Notting Hill and Ealing High School

NHEHS is a leading selective girls’ school which achieves outstanding results within an exceptionally warm and supportive community. We are one of the very first schools founded by the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST).  The school opened in 1873 and was originally located in Norland Square, Notting Hill before moving to its current site in Ealing in the 1930s.

NHEHS has always had an outstanding reputation and been at the forefront of girls’ education. Its exceptional academic standards ensure that today it remains one of the UK’s leading independent girls' day schools.

Our location in Ealing, with its excellent transport links (underground, mainline, bus and road), means that our pupils come from all over West London and beyond.

We are well known for our success in balancing academic achievement against wide and enriching extra-curricular activities and underpinning everything with excellent pastoral care which puts the individual at the heart of everything we do.  The result is girls who are academically successful, well-grounded, confident and independent. They are proud of their school and value kindness and laughter, fun and friendship. This is a place where tolerance and mutual respect are nurtured; where you can be yourself.  With a wide variety of activities and opportunities, and a strong emphasis on charitable giving, everyone can enjoy being part of a vibrant community and express their passion for learning, and for life.

Pupils on roll: 899

Junior School (4-10+) 305
Senior School (11-18) 594
Sixth form 142

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Applications closed