Teacher of Religious Studies/Philosophy & Ethics

Are you passionate about humanities and eager to inspire the next generation of young people? Due to our increasing student numbers and Sixth Form growth, we are seeking to appoint a full time, permanent Teacher of Religious Studies. Our Humanities department incorporates History, Geography, RS, Philosophy & Ethics and Politics, all taught as discrete subjects from KS3-5. We are ideally seeking an RS (KS3 – KS4) and/or Philosophy & Ethics (KS5) specialist with the capacity to possibly also teach some History in KS3. NQTs/ECTs are welcome to apply and will benefit from our robust induction and mentoring program. 

Longbenton High School is a successful 11-18 school with an excellent Sixth Form in a wonderful modern, purpose-built space. We are an ambitious, exciting and inclusive place to work, rated Good in our 2022 Ofsted inspection and in the top 5 in the Local Authority for 5+ GCSE outcomes in 2024. This is a school where the chances of all children are championed and where your background is no barrier to success. We are increasingly popular and heavily oversubscribed, with an intake from over 20 primary schools across the area every year. 

We can offer you:

• The support of a vibrant and driven senior leadership team, committed to supporting staff with a mindful approach to teacher workload and a healthy work/life balance.
• A fantastic, modern building in a convenient location, within walking distance of several Metro stations and close to Four Lane Ends bus station.
• An evidence-informed approach to CPD, offering tailored professional development opportunities to support career progression and opportunities from the earliest stage of your career.
• A collaborative, open-door culture that celebrates and shares best practice.
• A strong emphasis on traditional KIDMAP values: Kindness, Integrity, Determination, Manners, Ambition, and Positivity.
• Outstanding support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and a dedication to developing talent, cultivating excellent leaders, and empowering them to build their own high-performing teams.
• An inspiring and motivated student body, making teaching and learning truly rewarding.
• A smaller than average working environment (PAN of 900 in Y7-11, with 180 in each year group).

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications regardless of  any protected characteristics.

To apply, please complete our online Teacher of RS application form by Friday 24th January 2025 at the following link https://forms.gle/p6Pog3xMEGqRgUqf8

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 28th January 2025.

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Duncan Carr via recruitment@longbenton.org.uk