Teacher of PER (Fixed Term)

The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge. 

The Perse School is looking to appoint a Teacher of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the Upper School, for a fixed term starting in September 2023 until August 2024, with a clear passion for all aspects of the subject. Philosophy, Ethics and Religion is a supportive, popular and ambitious department. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and be well placed to generate and sustain a high degree of motivation in all pupils, who are mainly of a high ability. The department aspires to develop critical and engaged learners, who can relate to a wide variety of perspectives.

Significant numbers of pupils go on to read Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies and related disciplines at University with a healthy proportion at Oxbridge. Candidates well-qualified to teach philosophy to sixth-formers and on to Oxbridge level are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have the ability to inspire students in their love of philosophy, ethics and religion and nurture continued growth in the department.

Further information about the department’s curricular and extra-curricular activities (and public examination results) can be found on the School’s website. 

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/ 

Closing date: 25^th April 2023 at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. 

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity.  This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.