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Religious Studies and History Teacher

£19.2 - £21.5 per hourEstimated
Full-time

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Pembridge is an exceptional co-educational senior school in Olympia, London, opened in September 2025. Building on the heritage of Wetherby and Pembridge Hall, the school combines academic excellence, a rigorous curriculum and Inspired’s global teaching practices with university preparation, international exchanges and summer camps.

With state-of-the-art science labs, a seven-floor atrium library, professional theatre facilities, creative arts programmes and outstanding sports provision, the school offers a premium education for students in Years 7–13, with year groups expanding over time.

We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Teacher of Theology, Philosophy and Religion (TPR), Religious Studies and History, to be in post for September 2027. This is a superb opportunity for the right candidate to leverage their experience as a Religious Studies specialist, with the ability to teach History, in a high-performing school environment to contribute to the ongoing development of world-class Humanities provision at Wetherby Pembridge. Working closely with the Founding Leadership Team and Head of Humanities, the successful candidate will have a major role in helping to develop an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive TPR and Religious Studies programme for this exciting next chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 23rd January 2027. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2027. For more information and to register, please click here:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Teaching a full timetable allocation, comprising TPR in the Lower School, Religious Studies from Year 9 upwards, including the preparation of classes for public examinations, and History
•    Working closely with the Head of Humanities to develop an intellectually rigorous TPR and Religious Studies curriculum, which encourages students to engage thoughtfully with philosophical, ethical and religious questions and with a diverse range of beliefs and worldviews
•    Planning, preparing and delivering excellent lessons, including working with the SENDCo to ensure that Humanities teaching at Wetherby Pembridge makes appropriate provision for candidates with additional needs
•    Promoting the study of TPR, Religious Studies and History throughout the school
•    Attending and contributing to regular departmental meetings
•    Contributing to and, where appropriate, leading super-curricular provision within the Humanities (e.g. a Philosophy or debating society, essay competitions and visits to places of worship and historical sites), and helping to foster a culture in which broad and regular super-curricular engagement is a routine aspect of student life
•    Supporting the school’s provision for students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, including through assemblies as appropriate
•    Taking part in lesson observations and work scrutinies
•    Having an open and proactive attitude to continuing professional development
•    Assisting as required, in liaison with the Admissions Department, with the development and marking of assessment papers for candidates for entry to the school via the standard entry route and via Scholarship
•    As required, setting and marking internal examinations
•    Cooperating with all colleagues to ensure that Wetherby Pembridge remains a tidy, organised and inspiring learning environment
•    Liaising with the Senior Leadership Team and others as appropriate to help develop and support Community Partnership opportunities
•    For the right candidate, opportunities may exist for additional responsibilities, e.g. coaching Games, contributing to pastoral oversight etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • PGCE, QTS or equivalent, a recognised degree and the right to work in the UK.

  • Significant experience teaching Religious Studies in a high-performing school.

  • Ability to teach Religious Studies, including Philosophy and Ethics, to A Level.

  • Ability to teach History to at least GCSE.

  • Excellent teaching, subject knowledge, planning and use of educational technology.

  • Strong commitment to student welfare, safeguarding and equal opportunities.

  • Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

  • Resilience, flexibility and the ability to motivate students and work under pressure.

  • Commitment to professional development and the school’s values and ethos.

  • Enthusiasm for tutoring, PSHE, student development and co-curricular activities.

  • Awareness of health and safety responsibilities.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

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