Teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

Work Where It Matters Most, Achieve What Matters More

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for a driven and committed practitioner to teach Religion, Philosophy and Ethics to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. on a maternity cover basis. The role sits within the Humanities department consisting of History and Geography as well as RPE. The team are organised, collaborative and passionate about providing the best possible provision for the children at Tenbury High. The academy is committed to delivering a whole school curriculum where the EBACC is central to the learning experiences of our pupils.

You will be able to teach RPE across both key stages. The curriculum is designed help our pupils gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture.

The Humanities curriculum creates opportunities which inspire pupil curiosity about their world and the people they share it with. In particular, the RPE curriculum is designed to provide children with the core knowledge they need for success in education and later life. By drawing on the breadth of Religious and Philosophical thought of the last 8000 years, our curriculum enables children to appreciate and participate in the full richness of the human experience.

About the Academy

We are a truly unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire. Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school. The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be. We are on a fast - paced improvement journey where we are seeing impact of our improvement strategy in terms of behaviour, attendance and outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our school and be a part of this journey.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.

Ready to make a difference?

You are welcome to visit the academy to tour and meet with members of our staff and our pupils. Please contact Christine Sheppard, Office Manager, to organise this (csheppard@tenburyhigh.co.uk).

I am grateful for the interest that you have shown and would urge you to apply for the post. I do not believe in making the recruitment process a task which is too arduous to complete. Therefore, I ask you simply to complete the application form and include the following information:

• Your educational philosophy
• Your experience to date and how it has prepared you for this role
• Your perspective on the importance of extra-curricular learning and how you can contribute to this

Please note that the closing date for all applications is 25th September 2026. Interviews will be held the following week.