Required: September 2024

Uppingham School is seeking to appoint a first-rate graduate to train as a teacher of Philosophy & Theology from September 2024.

This unique position would suit a recent graduate looking to train and qualify as a teacher whilst working. The person appointed will gain experience in a well-resourced department, working with a team of committed specialists.

The training year will involve completing a University of Buckingham PGCE, leading to Qualified Teacher Status at the end of the year whilst teaching a suitably reduced timetable. You will have full responsibility for your own classes during this training year, guided by your mentor, and will also undertake teaching placements in a different school setting.

About you

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational character with excellent subject knowledge, a strong degree and the ability to build an appropriate rapport with pupils.

If you can inspire others, communicate well, and work successfully as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

In return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate, and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:

50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme

Free Westfield Healthcare

Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)

Free staff lunches in term-time

School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff.

Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme.

Occupational Health Services

Free annual flu jabs

Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer

Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

Discounted RAC membership

Favourable rates and terms with local nursery

25% Holiday Club discount for children of (Uppingham/Maidwell Hall) School

For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 15 January 2024, 9.00am.

Interviews will take place on Friday 19 January 2024.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

At Uppingham School, we value a truly inclusive, fair and equal work environment for all. Opportunities to work at Uppingham School are open to all, at all levels.We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates who have black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds.