Graduate Teacher of Divinity

THE KYNGE'S COLLEGE OF OUR LADYE OF ETON BESYDE WINDESORE; Windsor; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eton College is seeking a Graduate Teacher of Divinity to join our renowned Divinity Department. You will work under the guidance of a mentor to deliver engaging lessons, contribute to academic and enrichment activities, and support pupils’ welfare and safeguarding across the school.

The role offers a pathway into professional teaching within a historic college, with opportunities to develop digital teaching approaches and participate in a dynamic academic community.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Theology or equivalent.
• PGCE or teaching qualification preferred.
• Experience or interest in religious education is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Deliver Divinity lessons across key stages with mentor support.
• Contribute to co-curricular religious activities and enrichment.
• Support safeguarding and student wellbeing training as part of the programme.

Kenntnisse

Divinity teaching

Curriculum planning

Pastoral care

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Theology

PGCE or teaching qualification

Tools

Smartboards

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Graduate Teacher of Divinity

Role Introduction

There are six places each year and subject availability varies. This year, we are able to support Graduate Teachers in the following departments:Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Divinity, English, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Teacher of Divinity who will be excited to join a dynamic and successful academic department. Our Divinity Department is an energetic and dedicated team of informed and passionate subject specialists. The department operates a collegiate, open-door culture with regular sharing of ideas, enthusiasm and expertise. We are embracing innovations in teaching and learning, particularly developing the use of technology in the classroom. The department benefits from a well-resourced new building, a strong culture of academic prizes and independent work and various exciting academic enrichment opportunities. We contribute significantly to the school’s Partnerships programme. Divinity is a high profile and well-respected subject within the school. All pupils take up Divinity in year 9, where they study philosophy, ethics, and sacred texts. More than half the year group will then continue with Divinity for GCSE (EDUQAS Religious Studies). Around 140 pupils undertake Theology (OCR Religious Studies) in the sixth form where results are typically above the school average. In 2022, 97% of candidates were awarded a grade 9 or 8 at GCSE and 44% achieved A* at A-Level. A number of popular philosophy and theology-related enrichment courses are also taught across the school. Degree courses that include Theology and Philosophy are popular amongst pupils. The depth of experience and expertise within our Divinity department means that we are well equipped and excited to be developing and supporting recent graduates into the profession.

Further details can be found here: Graduate Teacher Development Programme - Eton College Careers

First Stage Teams Interviews: Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November 2026.

Final Stage Assessment Days: Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December 2026.

Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend the College in person for the Assessment Days.

Main Duties

ACADEMIC

With the close support of your mentor and the Head of the Programme, you will:

CO-CURRICULAR

With the guidance of a co-curricular mentor, you will:

PASTORAL

You will:

• Undertake all pastoral and safeguarding training provided as part of the programme;

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need: Academic Achievement:

Knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge, experience or interest in extra-curricular (co-curricular) activities;
• A commitment to uphold the highest standards of pupil welfare and safeguarding procedures.

Personal Qualities and Skills:

• An interest in a career in teaching and an understanding of Eton’s holistic vision of education;
• A desire to contribute to the extra-curricular (co-curricular) activities offered by the College;
• Positivity, flexibility and the ability to juggle a variety of tasks.

About the College

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