Teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy of Religion

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified full time Teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy of Religion to join our highly successful RS Department from January 2025.

In line with the school's academic philosophy of 'Playful Scholarship', you will deliver stimulating lessons that stretch, challenge, and inspire our students. You will offer individual support where appropriate and will also make key contributions to the school's pastoral care, safeguarding the well-being of our students.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive, and hardworking teacher, with excellent subject knowledge and a passion for RS & Philosophy of Religion. The ability to contribute to our provision by teaching Religious Studies from KS3 to A Level is essential. We are looking for a colleague who will want to engage with our talented and hard-working students and are therefore happy to interview experienced practitioners or prospective ECTs. Strong academic ability, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills will all be required.

About the School:

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

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

• Competitive salaries and pay progression


• Access to extensive professional development opportunities


• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)


• Training grants for qualifications


• Free life assurance benefit


• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools


• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans


• A Cycle to Work scheme


• Competitive terms and conditions of employment


For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday 12 September 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 September 2024

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 including online searches will apply to this post.

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

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

• Competitive salaries and pay progression


• Access to extensive professional development opportunities


• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)


• Training grants for qualifications


• Free life assurance benefit


• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools


• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans


• A Cycle to Work scheme


• Competitive terms and conditions of employment