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Teacher of Religious Studies

Teacher of Religious Studies

Sir William Perkins's School

Surrey

  • Expired
Salary:
Salary: Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Start Date: September 2023
Apply by:
24 April 2023

Job overview

Full time, Permanent

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an excellent Teacher of Religious Studies from September 2023 to work with the Head of Department and the wider RS team to ensure students receive a high quality experience of the subject, embracing the School's digital strategy. You will be working within a rigorously academic department, and will consider the subject to be a vital and enlivening opportunity to engage and excite learners of all ages within the school. The successful candidate will be experienced and willing to teach Religious Studies to students throughout the school to A Level.

About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.

About you

We are looking for someone who

  • Is a well-qualified graduate teacher with a good honours degree
  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Religious Studies
  • Has experience is teaching Religious Studies from Year 7 to A Level
  • Has good organisational and time management skills Is able to motivate and inspire students Is a good communicator 
  • Is able to motivate and inspire students
  • Is flexible and reflective

How to apply

Please submit your application form online which should include your supporting statement

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Sir William Perkin’s 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 offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About Sir William Perkins's School

Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School

Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected

At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.

We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.

Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.

Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.

The power of potential

We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.

Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.

We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.

A SWPS student is:

  • Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
  • Curious about their world and their future.
  • Ambitious for themselves and for others.

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Applications closed