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Teacher of RE & Philosophy – Secondary Academy in Stockport (January Start)

A vibrant secondary academy in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is seeking an engaging Teacher of Religious Education & Philosophy to join its Humanities faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Religious Education and Philosophy play a vital role in building critical thinking, ethical inquiry, and cultural literacy at this academy. The successful candidate will teach Key Stage 3 RE, Key Stage 4 GCSE Religious Studies (Philosophy & Applied Ethics), and Key Stage 5 A-Level Religious Studies / Philosophy.

Working closely with Humanities colleagues, you will guide students through theological concepts, ethical frameworks (Utilitarianism, Kantian ethics), and contemporary moral issues. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach engaging Religious Studies and Philosophy lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

  • Train GCSE and A-Level pupils in evaluative 12-mark and 20-mark structured essay writing

  • Promote structured classroom debates on contemporary ethical dilemmas, medical ethics, and world religions

  • Assess, track, and report on student progress across formal mock exams and class assignments

  • Support extra-curricular philosophy clubs, inter-faith dialogues, and public speaking competitions

  • Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

  • Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent

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

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

  • Honors degree in Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related discipline

  • Demonstrated success (or clear potential) in delivering positive GCSE/A-Level examination outcomes

  • Strong essay-structure mentoring capabilities and deep theological subject knowledge

  • 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 full-time, permanent RE & Philosophy position in Stockport for a January start.

Location
Stockport

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