Teacher of Philosophy and Theology

Teacher of Philosophy and Theology

Required: September 2023

Contract: Part time 0.4FTE, permanent

Salary: Main Pay Scale £39655 - £44756 based on experience.

London Academy of Excellence (LAE) is seeking to recruit a Teacher of Philosophy and Theology to join this ambitious, selective sixth form.

LAE is the top-ranked sixth form provider in England to offer a full A level curriculum, according to the The Times. The school is particularly proud of its success in helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to a Russell Group university and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge.

Our Philosophy & Theology department teaches the Edexcel specification and is renowned for consistently achieving some of the highest-grade outcomes in the school, with 80% of students achieving A*/A in the 2022 A-levels. Furthermore, every year, the department supports students in pursuing their interests in Philosophy & Theology at top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

LAE can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.
• An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.
• Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.
• A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.
• Collaborative working with our world-class partner schools: Brighton College, Caterham School, Eton College, Forest School, Highgate School and UCS Hampstead.
• A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, discounted local gym memberships, and an extended eight-week Summer break.

LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.

How to apply?

Please submit an online application with supporting statement via the TES website no later than 13th April 2023 @ 9am *Date extended*

LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline. For more information, please contact HR@lae.ac.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.