Ethics & Philosophy Teacher
Kennet School
West Berkshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£30,000 - £46,525). Competitive salary for the Berkshire Area
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2024
Job overview
Contract: Maternity Cover*
Are you an ambitious teacher of Religious Studies or Ethics & Philosophy looking for a new opportunity? We are extremely proud of our department and their achievements and are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team.
The role will involve teaching across key stages, with the possibility of taking on additional responsibilities based on your skills and experience. We invest heavily in professional development and provide ample opportunities for teachers at all stages of their careers to learn, grow, and progress. If you are passionate about your subject and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!
*We value our staff and are eager to explore continued opportunities for employment beyond the maternity cover period, with contracts subject to review.
We offer:
- a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes);
- an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
- outstanding facilities and resources;
- high quality research-based professional development;
- a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
- Strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
- a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;
- the opportunity to be part of an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ School which believes ‘better never stops’.
For further insight into this role and working at Kennet School please download our application pack.
We would like you to be:
· able to teach Religious Studies or Ethics & Philosophy across all key stages;
· a clear communicator with strong values and sense of moral purpose;
· creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
· committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
· willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
· hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is by clicking the ‘Quick Apply’ button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
The school’s successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Mr G Clegg, Deputy Headteacher for more information.
Deadline: Monday, 7 October 2024. Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after.
We reserve the right to interview before the application deadline in exceptional cases, so we encourage early applications.
Attached documents
About Kennet School
Welcome to Kennet School’s Career Site
Explore what makes Kennet School a unique and rewarding place to build your career. Here, you’ll find all the details on our values, culture and current vacancies.
Our Vision and Beliefs
At Kennet School, learning is at the heart of everything we do. Whilst many schools make this claim, for us, it’s a defining principle that guides our approach every day. Kennet is a vibrant, supportive and purposeful place to work, offering diverse career opportunities across a wide range of roles. Our staff includes forward-thinking, creative educators who are genuinely passionate about their subjects. Our motto, Excellence through Endeavour, isn’t just for our pupils; it’s a guiding value for our entire community.
We value a welcoming and rewarding atmosphere, reflected in the number of staff who progress into leadership roles or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere. Staff at Kennet live by educationalist Dylan Wiliam’s mantra: "If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve."
Our History
Founded in 1957, Kennet School has grown into a vibrant, ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school. Today, we serve around 1,800 pupils, with a thriving Sixth Form of approximately 350 students. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in numerous awards and accreditations, including Artsmark Platinum, Exceptional Schools Award, Music Mark School, and the Sandwell Well-Being Charter Mark, which focuses on the mental health and well-being across our organisation.
Commitment to Professional Growth
Kennet School is dedicated to cultivating professional growth, investing in our staff with development resources far above the national average. From NPQs and Leadership apprenticeships to MA programmes, we are committed to helping every team member reach their full potential.
Our new staff and Early Career Teacher (ECT) programmes are tailored to individual needs, offering mentorship, shadowing opportunities and exposure to diverse school roles. As the local cluster lead for ECT training in partnership with UCL, we provide dedicated weekly mentor meetings and at least three professional development sessions each half term.
Benefits
- High quality professional growth programmes and clear opportunities for progression
- Supportive culture with lesson observation and coaching
- Career support tailored to all levels of experience
- State-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Discount at our onsite Leisure Centre
- Cycle to Work scheme
- FREE access to Office 365 & Adobe Creative Cloud
- FREE IT training courses
- Discounted vehicle breakdown cover
- Childcare support
But don't just take our word for it... read the quotes below and take some time out to watch our recruitment video and hear firsthand what it is like to work at Kennet.
Recruitment Process
We are seeking to secure the best possible teachers for our school and so will usually interview within a week of the closing date. Interview schedules vary depending on role and subject but full details will be sent to candidates following shortlisting. All interviews include a tour of the school site and an opportunity to meet key staff members.
Speculative Enquiries and Visits
As an outward looking organisation, we are always keen to have conversations with teachers about their careers and potential opportunities at Kennet. Equally, if you have seen a vacancy and are considering an application, we would encourage you to come and see the school in action. For more information contact Mrs Cambridge (Head's PA) on scambridge@kennetschool.co.uk.
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