Teacher of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics PRE / Psychology / Sociology - The Guardian : Job Details

The role:

Northwood College seeks an enthusiastic and engaging teacher to join one of our leading departments in the Humanities and/or Social Sciences.

The successful candidate will be, above all, passionate about their relevant subject areas. They will be excited about sharing their subject passion with our students and ready to make a mark on our vibrant school community through their teaching.

The successful candidate will be required to teach a combination of Key Stage 3 Philosophy, Religion and Ethics, alongside at least one of Religious Studies, Psychology and/or Sociology at A Level. An ability to teach Religious Studies at GCSE would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

This role is available as either part or full time, depending on the subject offering of the successful candidate. Please indicate your preference in your cover letter, alongside the subjects you can offer.

The Departments:

Philosophy, Religion and Ethics is a highly regarded subject with a strong academic reputation. At KS3, students take a worldviews approach to studying major religions and contemporary moral issues. The subject is popular at GCSE (AQA) and A Level (OCR), with excellent results. The department hosts an annual Philosothon, guest speaker events, and an Interfaith event, fostering debate and critical thinking. PRE teachers also contribute to the Sixth Form PPE Extend course, preparing students for university applications.

Psychology is one of the most popular A Level choices, following the AQA Specification. Students consistently achieve high grades, supported by rigorous tracking and excellent resources such as interactive whiteboards, videos, and online platforms like Up Learn to enhance independent learning.

Sociology is a fast-growing A Level subject, attracting strong interest from Year 11 students. Following the AQA syllabus, many students combine it with Religious Studies and/or Psychology. Highly motivated learners engage with real-world case studies, making the subject dynamic and relevant.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. 

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

•    Competitive salaries and pay progression•    Access to extensive professional development opportunities•    Good transport links •    Training grants for qualifications•    Generous pension schemes•    Free life assurance benefit•    A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools•    Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans•    A Cycle to Work scheme•    Competitive terms and conditions of employment•    Access to the school gym and swimming pool •    Free school lunches •    Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee•    Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please click apply.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 24 February 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly after the application deadline.

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken up before interview.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.