Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

**Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics***:Ref: SCH-TMAT-0215**89 day(s) remaining**

**Establishment**: Idsall School **Location**: Shifnal **Salary**: MPR/UPR **Department**: PRE **Job Type**: Full Time **Key Stage**: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

**Closing Date**: 12/01/2026 12:00 **Interview Date**: tbc **Start Date**: April 2026

Additional Information

**Contract Type**:Permanent **Contract Term**:AYR - All year round **Hours per Week**:32.50 **Weeks per Year**:52.140 **Pay Grade**:Main Scale Teachers | M1 - M6

The Role

Head of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

Are you dedicated to delivering consistently high quality teaching and learning to ensure all students make academic progress.

**This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Philosophy, Religion and Ethics teacher with a passion for excellence and innovation in teaching.**

MPR/UPR + TLR 2a (£3,389)

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Required for Easter 2026

To be successful you will need to:

- Be able to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics across the whole ability range in KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience
- Possess outstanding teaching ability
- Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
- Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’
- Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others
- Play a pivotal part in the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Department

Key Responsibilities:

- To support the Headteacher and SLT in meeting whole school priorities and realising the Academy’s shared vision.
- Support and promote strong positive working relationships, deploying staff appropriately.

Why this Philosophy, Religion and Ethics role above others?

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics team who work collaboratively, offering support and guidance to each other. You will be able to thrive as a teacher and embrace the difference you can make with a positive and hardworking ethos, with a school team who go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

As part of the Marches Academy Trust our leaders have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.

We offer:

- A varied day with different experiences and challenges.
- Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
- Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.
- An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors.
- A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all
- Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
- **Benefits**:
**Other**
- Pension Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing Service
- Staff Wellbeing Service

Safeguarding Information

Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.

All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).

Idsall School

Coppice Green Lane
Shifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8PD

Louise Pinchin