Subject Lead - Philosophy, Religion and Ethics; PRE

Position: Subject Lead - Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE)
* Subject Lead - Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE)
NEW# Subject Lead - Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE)
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Location:

Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR 2aPosted:
10th December 2025

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires:
15th January 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job :
1523646

Job Reference:
427

Start Date:

1st September 2026
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Subject Lead for Philosophy, Religion and Ethics (PRE) to join our growing school, which was graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in May 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practitioner to lead a key area of our curriculum and contribute to the continued development of a high-performing and values-driven school.

As Subject Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for PRE, ensuring a well-planned, intellectually ambitious, and inclusive curriculum that promotes critical thinking, ethical understanding, and personal development. You will lead the design and ongoing refinement of schemes of learning, assessment approaches, and teaching strategies that are evidence-informed and responsive to the needs of all learners.

PRE enjoys strong uptake at Key Stage 4, and as we prepare for the opening of our sixth form, Avanti6, in September 2027, you will play a central role in planning for future Key Stage 5 provision. Your leadership will help shape a coherent and aspirational curriculum pathway from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage
5.Working closely with colleagues across the school, you will strengthen cross-curricular links - particularly in literacy, critical thinking, and digital competency - and contribute to wider school improvement priorities. You will oversee departmental planning, ensure high standards of behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing, and play an active role in quality assurance and staff development.

We are looking for a subject leader who combines deep subject knowledge with clarity of vision and a commitment to high standards. You will model excellent classroom practice, mentor and develop colleagues, and foster a collaborative and aspirational culture within the department. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will deliver well-planned and engaging lessons, use assessment to drive progress, and uphold the professionalism, integrity, and values we expect from all staff.

This role is well suited to a teacher who is intellectually curious, reflective, and passionate about helping young people understand themselves, others, and the world around them. If you are ready to lead PRE with purpose, compassion, and ambition, we would welcome your application.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Interviews will take place on 27th January 2026.Avanti Grange is Bishop’s Stortford’s newest secondary school, already recognised as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (2025). Our state-of-the-art campus serves families across Bishop’s Stortford and neighbouring villages, and is home to a vibrant, ambitious and supportive community. The school is heavily oversubscribed, reflecting its strong reputation locally and the demand to be part of our journey.

We are a co-educational community school, part of the Avanti Schools Trust, with a clear vision to inspire spiritually compassionate changemakers. Our staff are motivated by a shared purpose: to deliver exceptional teaching, foster character formation, and nurture wellbeing. As one colleague put it: “Working at Avanti Grange feels like being part of a family with a shared, values-driven mission.”We are equally committed to the growth of our staff as to the success of our students.

In 2024, we were awarded the Teacher Development Trust Gold Award for the quality and culture of our professional development – recognition held by only a small number of schools nationally. Through education-leading CPD and coaching, colleagues at Avanti Grange thrive in an environment where “better never stops.”Students benefit from a rigorous, knowledge-rich…