Teacher of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

ISC group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London is looking for a Teacher of Religious, Philosophical, and Ethical Studies (RPE). The role involves delivering engaging lessons for Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities for post-16 teaching depending on experience. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for the subject and the ability to build positive relationships with students while contributing to co-curricular activities. Benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

APTIS pension scheme (10% employer contribution)

Laptop and iPad provided

Free lunch and daily refreshments

Use of school sports facilities

Annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive CPD and INSET opportunities

Qualifications

• Well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher with strong classroom practice.
• Reflective, collaborative, and committed to wider school life.
• Ability to engage students with philosophical, ethical, and religious ideas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Support high academic standards and foster critical thinking.
• Contribute to post-16 teaching if experienced.

Skills

Strong classroom practice

Ability to build positive relationships

Passion for the subject

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

As a Teacher of RPE, you will deliver engaging and challenging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to contribute to post-16 teaching depending on experience. You will work closely with departmental colleagues to support high academic standards, foster curiosity and critical thinking, and encourage pupils to engage thoughtfully with philosophical, ethical and religious ideas.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher with a genuine passion for the subject, strong classroom practice, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils. The successful candidate will be reflective, collaborative and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school, including co-curricular activities and pastoral responsibilities.

Channing is an intellectually vibrant all-girls school with a strong Unitarian ethos, where open-mindedness, respect and independent thinking are central to school life. Our teachers benefit from a strong culture of professional development, shared practice and ambitious teaching and learning.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description document provided.

Hours

Full time or part time (4 days)

Start date: September 2026.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Enrolment into the APTIS pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
• Laptop and iPad provided
• Free lunch and daily refreshments
• Use of school sports facilities when available
• Annual flu vaccination and Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and INSET opportunities, with scope for professional progression

How to Apply

Please complete the TES application by clicking here. CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Deadline for applications

Monday, 23 February 2026

Interviews

Friday 27 February 2026

Safeguarding commitment

Channing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows a formal recruitment procedure in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and the school’s Child Protection Policy. A copy of this procedure is available on request.

Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.