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Lead Practitioner of Religious Education & Philosophy – Secondary Academy in Exeter (January Start)

A progressive secondary academy in Exeter, Devon, is seeking an engaging Lead Practitioner of Religious Education & Philosophy to drive evaluative essay writing, ethical debate, and academic rigor starting in January.

Job Overview

The Lead Practitioner will combine expert classroom delivery with strategic responsibility for whole-faculty pedagogy across Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Ethics. You will teach Key Stage 3 RE, GCSE Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics), and A-Level Religious Studies / Philosophy.

Working alongside senior leadership and humanities staff, you will model evidence-based teaching strategies, train teachers in non-confessional ethical instruction, and design whole-school moral and philosophical debate frameworks. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach intellectually rigorous Religious Studies and Philosophy lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5

  • Lead whole-faculty coaching on structured 12-mark and 20-mark evaluative essay design and textual criticism

  • Audit schemes of work to embed critical thinking, contemporary moral dilemmas, and global worldviews

  • Analyze assessment data across key stages to implement targeted revision sessions and mock exam interventions

  • Mentor early-career humanities teachers, conducting peer lesson reviews and curriculum checks

  • Oversee extra-curricular philosophy clubs, inter-faith dialogues, and regional ethics competitions

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Exeter, Devon

  • Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Religious Studies & OCR Philosophy

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Philosophy, Theology, or Religious Studies

  • Proven history of delivering top-tier GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies or Philosophy outcomes

  • Experience in peer mentoring, curriculum design, or humanities assessment moderation

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with strong essay-mentoring capability

  • An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner position in Exeter for a January start.

Location
Exeter

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Lead Practitioner of Religious Education & Philosophy – Secondary Academy in Exeter (January Start)

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