Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Maternity Cover)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Contract type: fixed term 1-year, full time/part time, 0.8/1.0

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2a £3,527

Job starts:  January or Easter 2026

Closing date: Monday 1^st December 2025 12 noon

We are an outstanding grammar school, for children of all genders, with outstanding provision for our young people.  Our Vision is to pioneer a grammar school education which equips the visionaries of tomorrow. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an effective Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to join us on our journey to provide a learning environment in which students can thrive, unleash their creativity and to excel beyond the school gates. Our school has an undeniable sense of community, and we are immensely proud of the conduct and attitude of our students.

This Subject Leader of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics role will involve teaching KS3-5. At SHFGS all students take PRE at KS3 and Core PRE at KS4. It is also a popular option subject at KS4 and KS5. 

We can offer you:

·        an outstanding school full of students who are committed to learning 

·        a welcoming team committed to staff well-being and professional development

·        a vibrant community in which staff and students thrive through a commitment to academic study, a passion for creative arts, a drive for sporting endeavour and a devotion to championing personal development

We would like you to:

·        fully commit to our Vision, Mission and Values (see above and below)

·        fully commit to the safeguarding of all students and to inclusion 

·        have high expectations of yourself, and our students

·        be committed to improving the life chances of young people from diverse backgrounds

·        be willing to commit to life beyond the academic curriculum 

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email recruitment@insignis.org.uk or by telephone 01296 744351, who will be happy to help.

Closing date for applications: Monday 1^st December 2025 12 noon

We encourage and value candidates who have varied lived experiences and inclusive mindsets, either due to their engagements in the world or due to their protected characteristics (as set out in the Equalities Act 2010). We are committed to continued development of a community that is representative of the environment in which we work and in nurturing an equitable society.  

Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices, and the successful candidates will be required to undertake the completion of satisfactory checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical report, confirmation of qualifications and documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.