Teacher of Philosophy and Ethics

Salary: MPR + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Hours: Full Time, Maternity Cover until Easter 2025

Start Date: September 2024

Joining our Academy and collaborative team at The Rawlett School, you'll have strong connections with other schools within Academies Enterprise Trust, offering exceptional development prospects. Committed to high standards, we uphold the Trust's mission: "We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day" and prioritise social equality within our community.

We believe in fostering critical thinking and ethical reflection in our students. We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment that inspires intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

We are seeking a passionate Teacher of Philosophy and Ethics to join our dedicated faculty. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons that challenge students to explore fundamental questions about life, morality, and human existence. If you're enthusiastic about guiding students on a journey of philosophical inquiry and ethical exploration, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons in philosophy and ethics to secondary-level students.
• Encourage critical thinking and open dialogue through thought-provoking discussions and activities.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that respects diverse perspectives and fosters respectful debate.
• Assess student learning through a variety of assessment methods and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate philosophical concepts into the broader curriculum.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Religious Studies, or a related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching philosophy and/or ethics at the secondary level.
• Profound knowledge of philosophical traditions, ethical theories, and contemporary issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire students from diverse backgrounds.
• Dedication to promoting critical thinking, moral reasoning, and social awareness.

Closing Date: Monday 8th April 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today: https://ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4481?c=aet

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.