Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics (PRE)

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to lead the Philosophy, Religion & Ethics and the PSHE curriculum within our Humanities faculty.  

You will work closely with the Head of Faculty to ensure students experience a broad and engaging PRE curriculum and that our PSHE provision is relevant and empowering to students. PSHE is delivered through our Personal Development programme, with both dedicated curriculum time, enrichment days and a form time and assembly programme.  You will be passionate about the importance of both of these curriculum areas for all students, but also have a focus on growing GCSE and A Level RS so that they become a thriving part of our 14-16 and post-16 curriculum offer.

Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate: 

• Bespoke CPD to suit your career goals

• Complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite 

• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff

• Highly talented and engaged students 

• Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with ample parking.

Parmiter’s is an exceptional school and all colleagues share a passion for educational excellence in every area. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website and social media accounts for more information. Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school or to arrange discussion about the department and the role prior to application.  

Early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found. 

Application forms, available from the school website, should be returned electronically with a covering letter to the Headmaster, Mr Michael Jones, admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk. 

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt  under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.