Princes Risborough School

As part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant school community as a

Head of Religion & Philosophy and PSHE

Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) plus TLR 2B £5,871

Permanent, Full time

Start date – September 2026

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 14^th April 2026 at 12 noon

The position

We’re looking to appoint a highly motivated Head of Religion & Philosophy & PSHE who can inspire our exceptional students and drive them forward to achieve even better results. To ensure we find the right fit for our team, we are happy to consider splitting the role into two positions for Heads of Department for either Religion & Philosophy or PSHE as standalone roles.

You will need to have a strong subject knowledge and be able to teach students of all abilities and ages. As well as this you will be highly organised with excellent communication and time management skills, and will actively get involved with our ongoing efforts to become a fast improving school.

The school

Our school motto is “Aspire and Achieve” and that is what we want for all our students and staff members. We are committed to the highest expectations in everything we do with a relentless focus on dynamic teaching and learning leading to excellent academic outcomes for all students.

Located in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, we are a school that offers a rich, positive and supportive learning environment.

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 – Tuesday 14^th April 2026 at 12 noon

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, documentation to prove Right to Work in the UK and a prohibition from teaching check.

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.  

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

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.