Teacher of PRS (Philosophy and Religious Studies) - Maternity Cover

Contract: Maternity Cover- Full Time/Part time- Potential for permanent
Salary:     MPS/UPS + fringe
Start Date: September 2026
Responsible To: Subject Lead

Are you an exceptional teacher who wants to be part of a happy, supportive and forward thinking department and a fantastic school? We seek to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher who can deliver Philosophy and Religious Studies to students in KS3 and KS4.

This post is initially a fixed term contract for Maternity Cover from September to December 2026 . There may be potential to extend to a permanent contract.

The successful applicant will:

• have an excellent knowledge and academic background in PRS

• be a proven outstanding practitioner, qualified to teach PRS to the highest standard at KS3 and KS4. 

• show innovation and determination to ensure all our students receive a first class education

• make significant contributions to both the department and whole school vision

The ability to teach A level PRS and KS3 History would be advantageous 

See Job Description/Person Specification for further details

Tring School can offer the successful candidate:

• an opportunity to work with strong, experienced, supportive colleagues in the Humanities team

• exciting and well resourced schemes of work, collaborative google drives with shared resources to support planning 

• great opportunities to support students in developing their cultural capital with lots of trips 

• Flexibility to use PPA to work from home

• significant opportunities for professional development both in this school and further afield and a comprehensive ECT support programme.

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an environment where excitement, innovation and inspiration are the norm

• an opportunity to work in a brand new ‘State of the Art’ school, free parking and an on site Sports Centre offering staff reduced membership.

• An active WellBeing team supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives. Well Being Mental Health Lead.

  
  

Tring School is very popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages.  It is a mixed Church of England comprehensive school with over 1600 students on roll including 400 in the Sixth Form.  Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year.  The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community.  We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work.

We are proud to be joined by two local Primary schools in our closely formed MAT, The Ridgeway Learning Partnership, where we create a seamless educational journey from ages 3-19. 

If you are interested in the prospect of working in a supportive environment where you can have real impact, and where exciting things are happening, then we welcome an application from you. We warmly welcome visits.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process for this role, we reserve the right to conduct online searches on publicly available information for all shortlisted candidates.

Candidates may be invited to attend an informal online meeting prior to being invited to formal interview.

Closing date: Monday 13 April 2026

Interview date: W/C 20 April 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.”Safer recruitment Policy , Child protection Policy. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.