The Piggott School - Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
MPR/UPR
From September 2025
Full or Part Time
We are looking for a full or part time, committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to join a dedicated and well-resourced department with strong results at all levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics to KS3 and KS4. The ability to teach Philosophy, Religion and Ethics at KS5 would also be desirable. This role is suitable for an ECT and we would welcome applications from current PGCE trainees.
We wish to appoint a colleague who:
- is an outstanding Teacher of Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- has the flair, energy and ability to bring out the best in young people
- is eager to be a part of a very successful and hard-working department
The Piggott School Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Department:
- achieved red ALPS (3) for GCSE RE – 2024
- achieved (46%) 7+ and (91%) 4+ in GCSE RE – 2023
- achieved (36%) 7+ and (85%) 4+ in GCSE RE – 2024
- achieved (82%) A*-C in A Level PRE - 2024
Reducing teacher workload and promoting wellbeing for all remains a priority at The Piggott School. Our vision and values, including love and compassion, permeate all aspects of school life. All staff are provided with CPD and technology to support their professional development.
The school is a mixed all-through Church of England Academy with 1884 on roll near Twyford, between Maidenhead and Reading.
An application form can be found on our website at www.piggottschool.org To apply, please complete a covering letter and application form and e-mail to: vacancies@piggottschool.org. To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Tom Stone, Head of PRE, via email at stonet@piggottschool.org
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance. Online checks and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants. The school reserves the right to close this advertisement early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.
Closing date: 11am on Thursday, 22 May 2025
Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
