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Teacher of Philosophy & Theology (Graduate Trainee)

UPPINGHAM SCHOOL
Rutland,
Permanent
Full time
NEW

The role

Are you a well-qualified graduate looking to kickstart your career in teaching? Uppingham School, one of the UK's leading independent schools, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to train as a Teacher of Philosophy & Theology from September 2025.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand classroom experience while completing a fully funded PGCE from the University of Buckingham. During your training year, you will teach a suitably reduced timetable with full responsibility for your own classes, whilst receiving guidance and advice from an experienced mentor. There will also be opportunities to undertake teaching placements in a different school setting.

Uppingham offers an exceptionally varied co-curricular programme with a wide range of sports and activities on offer. As a key member of our teaching team, you will also be expected to play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on additional co-curricular responsibilities in addition to teaching.

About you

We are looking for a strong, dynamic character, with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree and the ability to establish an appropriate rapport with pupils. Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential. You will also have high personal and professional standards, with well-developed pastoral instincts.

The Philosophy & Theology Department

Teaching in the Philosophy & Theology Department is delivered by an experienced team of six specialist colleagues. We are housed in a suite of classrooms in Windmill House, a building in the centre of the School campus which was converted for the purpose in 2010 and refurbished in 2023. There are five classrooms, a department office and a library which is a popular venue for Sixth Form study. The department has a strong tradition of activities outside the classroom, with seminars, discussion groups, visiting speakers and trips all contributing to the pupils' experience of the subject.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
• Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"

Closing date

Thursday 20th March 2025, 9.00am.

Interviews

Interviews will take place the week commencing 24th March 2025.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

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We are looking for a strong, dynamic character, with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree and the ability to establish an appropriate rapport with pupils. Strong communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential. You will also have high personal and professional standards, with well-developed pastoral instincts., Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

Are you a well-qualified graduate looking to kickstart your career in teaching? Uppingham School, one of the UK's leading independent schools, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to train as a Teacher of Philosophy & Theology from September 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand classroom experience while completing a fully funded PGCE from the University of Buckingham. During your training year, you will teach a suitably reduced timetable with full responsibility for your own classes, whilst receiving guidance and advice from an experienced mentor. There will also be opportunities to undertake teaching placements in a different school setting. Uppingham offers an exceptionally varied co-curricular programme with a wide range of sports and activities on offer. As a key member of our teaching team, you will also be expected to play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on additional co-curricular responsibilities in addition to teaching.

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
• Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
• Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"