Teacher of Philosophy & Religious Studies – Outstanding Grammar School

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Start Date: ASAP / After October Half Term
Contract: 4 DAYS Long-Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An Exciting Opportunity at a Highly Regarded Grammar School

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded, academically successful grammar school in Tonbridge, Kent, seeking an experienced Teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies to join its established department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a subject specialist who is passionate about Philosophy and enjoys teaching academically able, motivated students in a school with high expectations and a strong commitment to academic excellence.

The school has an excellent reputation, a supportive teaching environment and students who are enthusiastic about learning, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for an experienced Philosophy practitioner.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering A-Level Philosophy alongside GCSE Religious Studies and lower school RS.

A-Level Philosophy – AQA 7172 (Essential)

• Year 12: Epistemology

• Year 13: Metaphysics of Mind

• Deliver engaging, academically challenging lessons that develop critical thinking, philosophical reasoning and analytical writing.

• Prepare students for A-Level examinations, developing their confidence in philosophical argument and evaluation.

GCSE Religious Studies – AQA 8062

• Deliver GCSE Religious Studies covering Christianity and Islam.

• Support students in developing their understanding of religious beliefs, teachings and practices.

• Prepare students for GCSE examinations through effective teaching and assessment.

Lower School Religious Studies

• Deliver engaging RS lessons across KS3.

• Encourage discussion, critical thinking and understanding of different religious and philosophical perspectives.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in teachers who:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Have strong subject knowledge and teaching experience in A-Level Philosophy, particularly AQA 7172.

• Are confident delivering Metaphysics of Mind and Epistemology.

• Have experience teaching GCSE Religious Studies, ideally AQA 8062.

• Can deliver engaging and challenging lessons to academically able students.

• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Are passionate about Philosophy and helping students develop independent, analytical thinking.

Please note: Strong A-Level Philosophy subject knowledge is essential for this position. Candidates with Religious Studies experience alone must also be confident delivering the required A-Level Philosophy content.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work within a highly regarded and academically successful grammar school.

• Teach motivated, academically able students.

• Join an established and supportive department.

• Deliver specialist A-Level Philosophy to engaged sixth form students.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Support throughout the recruitment process from Philosophy Education.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Philosophy Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity in a high-achieving school, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your most recent CV, highlighting your A-Level Philosophy teaching experience, particularly AQA 7172.

For further information or a confidential discussion, contact Neila at Philosophy Education on 0203 926 0303.

Philosophy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.