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Inspire curious minds to explore life’s biggest questions.
Are you an inspirational Philosophy and/or Religious Studies teacher? Join us and teach Philosophy and/or Religious Studies at A Level. We’re an Ofsted Outstanding college, consistently rated in the top 10 FE Colleges in the UK by NICDEX. If you’re positive, proactive and have a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you.
We have over 130 students studying Philosophy at A level, and 60 studying Religious Studies at A level. These subjects are taught by our experienced, high performing teachers. You’ll join a team of subject specialists, with loads of opportunities to collaborate and share best practice. This is a great chance to bring your own ideas and strengths to the delivery of Philosophy and Religious Studies at A level. In addition to teaching, you’ll be expected to offer pastoral support as a tutor.
Applications from ECTs will be welcomed – you’ll access a supportive training programme as a newly qualified teacher.
Why join Exeter College?
1. teach your subject at A Level only
2. we’ll pay an extra 28% of salary into your pension
3. join a growing Sunday Times 100 Best Company
4. bright, curious, motivated and engaged students
5. great benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and watersports
6. a focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
7. in Exeter city centre, a few minutes from Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central train stations
Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.
And see what our staff have to say here.
Benefits
We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.
Applying for the role
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Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026, in Exeter
No CVs or agencies please.
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
*The paid holidays quoted include at least 7 Christmas closure days and 8 bank holidays
Safeguarding Statement
Exeter and North Devon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.