Job Description
Stamford School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Philosophy, Ethics & Religion to join our Philosophy, Ethics and Religion (PER) Department, from Easter 2026, or sooner. Stamford values the role of Philosophy, Ethics and Religion in the curriculum, recognising it a core Humanities subject studied by students in Year 7 and 8 and one of our option subjects at GCSE and A Level. PER at Stamford is currently taught by an experienced team of specialist teachers, some of whom hold additional responsibilities. Our PER teachers are passionate about the subject: all contribute to the department’s enrichment activities, which include workshops, trips and visits to extend understanding beyond the core curriculum.
There is a culture of supportive encouragement within the department, with the aim of continually improving and developing teaching. PER is well-resourced, with teaching taking place in dedicated classrooms across both St Paul's and St Martin’s sites. These are equipped with networked electronic whiteboards to support teaching and learning. Teachers and students are each issued with their own devices.
PER at Stamford is a subject that encourages learning through debate. Socratic questioning is at the centre of lessons, with reasoning and analysis skills continually being developed. In Year 7 & 8, students learn philosophical and ethical con...