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 experie...
Teacher of Philosophy & Religious Studies in Tonbridge employer: Philosophy Education Ltd Careers
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