Teacher or Subject Leader: Theology and Philosophy (Religious Studies)

Full-time position (0.8 – 0.9 FTE may also be available for the right candidate)

This is an opportunity for a well-qualified, inspirational teacher of Religious Studies to lead the Theology and Philosophy subject area.

You will teach throughout the senior school, from KS3-5 and Oxbridge entrance. You will create engaging schemes of work, possibly lead trips/visits, support university preparation and be committed to supporting the vibrant extracurricular life of the school.

The ability to teach one or more other Humanities subjects - Geography, History, Business or Economics - would be of benefit. 

You will need a passion for teaching, excellent subject knowledge of Theology and Philosophy (Religious Studies) and good leadership skills, as well as a strong understanding of the curriculum. You will also be an excellent communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and will have exciting ideas about the teaching of Theology and Philosophy and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged across the whole school. 

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is one of the oldest girls’ schools in the country, with a tradition of pioneering in girls’ education going back to its foundation in 1878. 

Our school is situated in Hardingstone, just outside the town of Northampton, in a leafy site with extensive playing fields and spacious buildings that were purpose built when the school moved from the town centre in 1992. The transport links are excellent, with easy access from the M1 and Northampton rail station a short taxi ride away. The school is a popular choice in the local vicinity and girls also join us from areas further afield, such as Milton Keynes, Warwickshire and Bedfordshire. 

Benefits: 

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Free lunches are provided to all staff during term time
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• An employee assistance programme, offering free and confidential counselling
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy a computer for personal use at home or school
• 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 

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.  

Applications should be submitted by Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 09:00.

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.