Teacher of Ethics, Philosophy and Religion

Role title: Teacher of Ethics, Philosophy and Religion

Contract type: Permanent / Full Time / Part Time

We are open to applications with a range of flexible working arrangements. We are ideally looking for someone between 0.6 and full time.

Grade: MPS/UPS

Hours: 32.5 hpw

Start Date: September 2024

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday in accordance with the School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document



At Todmorden High, RE is known as EPR (Ethics, Philosophy and Religion). We believe this is reflective of the multidisciplinary nature of RE. Todmorden High EPR aims to build students’ substantive, disciplinary, and personal knowledge, with the end goal of achieving excellent religious literacy. We believe that this is critical for students to be fully prepared for additional study and the world of work in a multi-faith, multi-cultural society.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher of EPR to work as part of an excellent team with outstanding results. The department at Todmorden High boasts strong outcomes, high options numbers, and an engaging, dynamic curriculum. The EPR program includes multiple trips, visitors, and a residential trip to support the inclusion of lived experience in religion. The subject is highly valued by students and leadership, with students being afforded the proper time allocation for study. Training and subject knowledge development are greatly championed at the school, with the department having access to the West Yorkshire EPR Network as well as access to Strictly RE. The existing EPR team has been heavily involved in the development of the new locally agreed syllabus and has recently been awarded a SACRE Merit and an REQM Gold accreditation.

The department lead is the coordinator for the Leeds/Calderdale/Kirklees EPR network and is an advisor for SACRE, meaning you will receive excellent support and guidance as you develop and build your Religious Education practice. At the last Ofsted inspection, the department was part of a deep dive. Following the process, the report detailed that EPR was a real strength of the school. This was later confirmed through participation in the Ofsted research review. With the new worldviews approach to EPR along with the direction of the new syllabus, the department will be working to adapt the curriculum.

While this job is not subject to a TLR, there are opportunities within the school every year for teaching and learning colleagues to take on additional responsibilities with attached TLRs. Additionally, further opportunities within the department and through the department may become available in the future.

Todmorden High School:

We are a small and friendly comprehensive school for 11 to 16-year-olds with 900 pupils located in the beautiful Todmorden valley.

“Todmorden High School is a welcoming and friendly school. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel safe, and they learn a lot. Pupils get on well with their teachers and enjoy good relationships. Pupils know that there is always someone who will help them if they have any concerns.” We are so much more than ‘just another school’.

Should you have any questions about this role, please email Mr Jake Womack, Head of EPR – j.womack@todhigh.co.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Application deadline: Thursday 11th April 2024 at 9am 

Interviews: Monday 15th April 2024

How to apply:

Please provide the contact details of your current Headteacher as one of your referees where possible.

Please download our application pack and apply online here via the Quick Apply button.

We look forward to receiving your application.