Location: Buckingham
Overview
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: TMS1 (£32,916) ~ UPR3 (£51,048) FTE - pending pay review 2026/2027
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 30/04/2026
Interviews to be held: TBC
About us
The Buckingham School is a caring and supportive school with excellent student ambassadors who represent The Buckingham School very well, displaying good behaviour and a positive attitude to work. Our school motto is 'Success for All' and we aim to give all students life changing opportunities through educational achievement. We will continue to drive school improvement in order to achieve the very best for every student.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our flourishing school, and we are seeking a dynamic and inspirational teacher of Philosophy and Ethics.
At the Buckingham School we put our wonderful students at the heart of everything that we do. The Buckingham Way expects staff and students to take responsibility, be reflective and respectful. Above all else, we are kind.
The school is embedding its reputation for being ambitious for all learners. We focus on high standards of behaviour and the importance of learning. Our reputation as a great place to work and be educated is growing rapidly. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in such an exciting, aspirational, and fun workplace, then this will prove to be an exciting opportunity for you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing and ambitious Philosophy and Ethics department, with the scope to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. The curriculum is currently undergoing an exciting redesign, enabling the successful candidate to play an active role in shaping its future direction. In addition, there will be scope to contribute to the development of enriching extra-curricular experiences within the subject, helping to inspire and engage students beyond the classroom.
The Philosophy and Ethics curriculum aims to give our students valuable insights into the diverse beliefs and opinions held by people today, in order to aid students’ own personal development and to support an understanding of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural questions that surface again and again in their lives.
Applications are welcome from ECTs as well as experienced teachers. We have a proven track record of support and development and an excellent ECT package is available.
In return, we will offer you:
● A professional, supportive and experienced Team, including excellent technical support
● A personalised approach to Continuing Professional Development
● A role in a school that has a clear vision
● The opportunity to work with students who possess excellent attitudes to learning
About you
Please see attached Job description & Person specification.