We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Religious Studies and Philosophy educator who can lead one of our foremost faculties, and who can make a significant contribution to the fulfilment of the School’s ambitious agenda for development.
Religious Studies is a popular subject at this school. Our Religious Studies and Philosophy Department sits within the Faculty of Humanities, alongside History, Geography and Classics. There are currently 16 teachers within the faculty, led by Dr Luc Martin, Head of Humanities. Presently, we have 2 teachers who offer RS. In terms of public examination courses, the Department offers AQA’s Religious Studies Specification A at GCSE level, with a focus on Christianity and Islam. At A Level, we teach OCR’s Religious Studies specification, focusing on the Development of Christian Thought. The School is open to a reconsideration of these courses in the years to come. Take-up at GCSE is strong, with two or three classes per year. At A Level, recruitment varies between around 5 and 15 pupils, with our pupils then moving onto degrees in a wide range of disciplines including Psychology, Philosophy, PPE and others. Recent examination outcomes at both GCSE and A Level are very good.
The department supplements its provision with a rich blend of co-curricular activity, including participation in a range of externally-organised essay competitions. The department has also run overseas trips to Italy in concert with the Department of Classics.
Teaching staff are expected to be in School between 08:00 to 16:00, however hours are as required to fulfil the duties of this role, both before and after school hours. Ibstock operates a six-month probation period for teaching roles.
Job start date - 1 September 2026.
Salary for this role will be competitive (depending on skills and years of experience).
Deadline for applications - 13 February 2026.