Philosophy & Religious Studies Teacher - A-Level Specialist

Philosophy Education LTD.; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD, in partnership with a top grammar school in Tonbridge, seeks a Teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies to join its established department. You will deliver A-Level Philosophy and GCSE Religious Studies to motivated students, building strong subject knowledge and engaging lessons.

You will also foster critical thinking, evaluate progress, and maintain high standards of classroom management. A passion for philosophy and RS will help students excel academically.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and teaching experience in A-Level Philosophy, particularly AQA 7172.
• Confident delivering Metaphysics of Mind and Epistemology.
• Experience teaching GCSE Religious Studies, ideally AQA 8062.
• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons to academically able students.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passionate about Philosophy and helping students develop independent, analytical thinking.
• Strong A-Level Philosophy knowledge is essential for this position; RS experience alone must include A-Level Philosophy content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver A-Level Philosophy alongside GCSE Religious Studies and lower school RS.
• Deliver engaging, academically challenging lessons that develop critical thinking and writing.
• Prepare students for A-Level examinations, building confidence in argument and evaluation.
• Prepare GCSE Religious Studies covering Christianity and Islam and assess progress.
• Provide engaging RS lessons across KS3 and encourage diverse philosophical perspectives.

Skills

A-Level Philosophy

Religious Studies

Teaching

Student engagement

Education

QTS or Equivalent

Job description

Philosophy Education LTD, in partnership with a top grammar school in Tonbridge, seeks a Teacher of Philosophy and Religious Studies to join its established department. You will deliver A-Level Philosophy and GCSE Religious Studies to motivated students, building strong subject knowledge and engaging lessons.

You will also foster critical thinking, evaluate progress, and maintain high standards of classroom management. A passion for philosophy and RS will help students excel academically.