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Head of Religion & Philosophy

Head of Religion & Philosophy

Brentwood School - All-Through with Sixth Form

Essex

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 February 2020

Job overview

Head of Religion & Philosophy
Required: April or September 2020
Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday 5th February

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Religion & Philosophy. Religion and Philosophy is a compulsory core subject from Year 7 to Year 9 and the current curriculum provides invaluable opportunities for pupils to develop religious literacy, good reasoning, empathy and higher-order thinking skills through investigation of topics in Religion, Ethics, Theology and Philosophy. At Brentwood, GCSE Religious Studies is a popular choice and we offer the AQA syllabus, focusing on exploring Philosophy of Religion and Ethics through Christianity and Islam. In the Sixth Form, the department offer A Level Religious Studies (OCR syllabus, with units on Philosophy of Religion, Ethics, and Christianity) and IB Philosophy. The successful candidate will run a dynamic and thriving Religion and Philosophy Department comprising seven experienced subject specialists.

Brentwood School has its own pay scale significantly above the maintained sector and subsidised accommodation might be available if required. To download further information and an application pack, please visit our website or email: HR@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood 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 checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About Brentwood School - All-Through with Sixth Form

First established in 1557, Brentwood School is one of the UK’s leading independent schools for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set within a 75-acre site, in the heart of Brentwood town, and a direct train ride from London Stratford station, Brentwood's campus provides a stimulating environment for innovative teaching and a first-class education. 

The facilities at Brentwood School are of the highest quality across all areas - academic, arts and sport. Brentwood has around 1800 students, making it larger than the average school of its type, and just over 1200 of these students are in the Senior School, which includes approximately 70 boarding pupils. 

Brentwood's history spans almost 500 years and its School motto, ‘Virtue, Learning and Manners’, is taken from the School statutes of 1622. The principles of academic achievement within a caring Christian ethos remain a cornerstone of the School’s philosophy today.

Brentwood School is an excellent place to work and extremely well-located. Picturesque grounds and state of the art facilities make for a wonderful and inspiring learning and working environment. The campus is in the centre of Brentwood and a walk away from all the cultural, retail, gastronomic and nightlife facilities it has to offer. It is a mere 40 minutes to London from Brentwood Rail Station and 20 minutes from Shenfield Station, and with Crossrail due for completion in 2021, passengers will be able to reach Central & West London without having to change. 

Headteacher 

Mr Michael Bond

Benefits

As an academic institution, Brentwood recognises the importance of investing in its people and the value of continuing professional development: 

· Competitive salary

· Generous contributory pension scheme (and part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme)

· Optional subsidised private health care

· Free School lunches during term time*

· Employee Support Programme

· Cashplan scheme with discounts for hundreds of high street and online brands

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Free Brentwood School Sports Centre membership*

· Free on-site parking*

· Investment in people - a thorough PDP (appraisal) system

· Outstanding support for PGCE/NQT/RQT

· An innovative and ambitious Research & Development programme 

· Warm working environment, stunning school grounds and positive culture

· The excellent attitude and behaviour of the pupils

· Small class sizes

· Outstanding resources

· Free tickets to all of our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at School

· The high level of pastoral care and parental support

· A broad academic and co-curricular programme

· The dedication and commitment of colleagues

· Pleasant working environment, School grounds and atmosphere

  • *Non-contractual benefit 


Values and Vision 

Although nominally a co-educational school, Brentwood School operates the diamond structure. This essentially means that pupils are taught in a co-educational setting only up to Senior School, before being split into single-sex groups. In the Sixth Form, the classes are co-educational once again, this is intended to ensure that students get the best of both single-sex and co-educational schooling. Admission into Brentwood School is selective, either by formal or informal assessment depending on year group. The school maintains high academic standards for its students, with a high-quality curriculum built around a strong set of core subjects, and supported by a huge range of co-curricular and sporting activities. 

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