Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A progressive Secondary School in Nottingham is seeking a professional, highly articulate, and exceptionally organised Religious Studies & Philosophy Teacher to join their dedicated ethics faculty. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who excels at teaching theological principles, philosophical ethics, and critical reasoning frameworks within a deeply supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic and challenging timetable across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, preparing students for exceptional outcomes in ethical philosophy, epistemological debates, and comparative religion up to GCSE and A-Level. Beyond classroom teaching, you will be expected to construct precise student progress tracking portfolios, manage internal departmental communications, coordinate inter-faith dialogue forums, and actively lead the school’s extracurricular debating societies and social justice initiatives.

You will support crisp communication with parents, visiting speakers, and external examination boards, ensuring that all essay moderation logs and student assessment profiles are processed with total accuracy. Strong administrative and organizational skills are crucial, as the role requires balancing structured philosophical debates with rigorous exam preparation within a busy secondary school framework.

The school is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can break down complex moral arguments, historical religious contexts, and abstract philosophies into crisp, engaging, and high-impact lessons. Strong communication, data literacy, and a collaborative spirit are important to thriving within this highly driven academic team.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Nottingham with a strong commitment to community cohesion, academic progress, and student wellbeing. The school serves an engaged regional community and features modern, dedicated humanities blocks and lecture spaces.

Students are exceptionally respectful, deeply motivated, and analytical, maintaining a focused and respectful atmosphere across all discussions. Staff enjoy a highly supportive professional culture, with visible leadership teams prioritizing manageable teacher workloads, shared best practice, and targeted opportunities for rapid career progression.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a degree in Philosophy, Theology, Religious Studies, or a closely related discipline

• Previous experience delivering Religious Studies and Philosophy specifications up to GCSE and A-Level with strong results

• Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning tracking systems

• Professional and proactive approach to monitoring student metrics and running analytical discussions

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced, high-achieving faculty

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.