Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE)
The Piggott School
Wokingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2024
Job overview
We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to join a dedicated and well-resourced department with strong results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at KS5 would also be desirable. This role is suitable for an ECT and we would welcome applications from current PGCE trainees.
We wish to appoint a colleague who:
- Is an outstanding Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics.
- Has the flair, energy and ability to bring out the best in young people.
- Is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department.
The Piggott School Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Department:
- Achieved red ALPS (3) for GCSE RE - 2023.
- achieved (46%) 7+ and (91%) 4+ in GCSE RE -2023.
All staff are provided with laptops and tablet devices, have free access to our fitness suite/gym in the evenings and at weekends and benefit from discounted BUPA healthcare. The school is a mixed all-through Church of England Academy with 1871 on roll, situated near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading.
An application form can be found on our website at www.piggottschool.org
To apply, please complete a covering letter and application form and e-mail to: vacancies@piggottschool.org
To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Tom Stone, Head of PRE, via email at stonet@piggottschool.org
Closing date: 11 am, Monday 22 April 2024.
Applications reviewed on receipt.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
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About The Piggott School
About The Piggott School
Thank you for your interest in joining our community at The Piggott School. We are an extremely successful, oversubscribed, and happy co-educational academy. Our senior school site is on the outskirts of Wargrave (near Twyford) and our primary school site is in the village of Charvil.
The Piggott School was established in 1939 and, together with our primary site at Charvil, we are an all-through 4-18, mixed, comprehensive school with a higher-than-average ability intake. The Piggott School senior site has 1620 students and 175 staff.
Our mission is to be a school which inspires and encourages the highest achievement for each and every child. I believe that our school provides the correct balance and blend of academic challenge, personal care and enrichment that fosters the holistic development of every student.
We are extremely proud of our results, both at GCSE and A level/Level 3 learning. The results achieved in Summer 2023 reflect the hard work and commitment of the students and staff in our school.
GCSE : Progress 8 score of +0.8
92 % of pupils passed English Language and 93% of pupils passed Mathematics.
6 subjects achieved 100% pass rate and a further 8 subjects achieved a 95% or higher pass rate.
A level : 34% of all entries were A*- A
63% of all entries were A*-B
84% of all entries were A*-C
Average grade of a B+
The quality of teaching and learning at our school enables us to achieve our aim to help every student to develop into the very best they can be; to be independent in their thinking, to value lifelong learning, to be open to new ideas, to encourage respect and tolerance.
The care and guidance offered at our school by the outstanding staff provide a culture and ethos which successfully help every child feel safe, happy, and challenged. Our students are a delight to teach, and we work hard to ensure that all members of the school community can flourish. I urge you to read our Ofsted and SIAMs reports on our website.
Mrs R Alexander
Headteacher
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