Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and aspirational leader who is passionate about their subject to join our school as Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics. The Role To lead the Philosophy, Religion & Ethics (PRE) Department offering a creative, engaging and exciting approach to the study of religion. We pride ourselves on offering the opportunity for students to delve into questions about truth and morality, and to develop meaningful opinions about the world around them. The successful candidate will

• have a vision for leadership
• be an inspiring leader or aspires to be an inspiring leader
• have a proven track record of raising achievement
• be an outstanding teacher of Philosophy and RE
• have a commitment to improving the life chances of all our students; being willing to go the extra distance to do so
Our School Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girl's Learning Trust, is a high achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as "Good" by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2024. We offer
• An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications.
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
• Benefits that include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters.
The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey. Key Application Dates Shortlisting date: Monday 14 October Interview date: w/c 14 Octboer Start Date: 1 January 2025 Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Our commitment The Girls' Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa. Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and aspirational leader who is passionate about their subject to join our school as Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics.,
• have a vision for leadership
• be an inspiring leader or aspires to be an inspiring leader
• have a proven track record of raising achievement
• be an outstanding teacher of Philosophy and RE
• have a commitment to improving the life chances of all our students; being willing to go the extra distance to do so
  
  An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications.
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
• Benefits that include a two week October half term holiday, eye care vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room and staff events at the end of each term and an Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential advice on a variety of matters.
The school is a short walk from Carshalton station with London Victoria is approximately a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras is approximately 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey.