Head of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics; RPE

Head of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (RPE)

Full time

January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics to join the Humanities Department at Wells Cathedral School and to lead the RPE Department with drive and imagination during the next phase of its development. The successful candidate will be willing to undertake associated pastoral and general duties of the School.

A strong academic background and a good honours degree is essential for this role, as well as the ability to teach Religious Studies to A level.

A willingness to contribute to the wider co-curricular and community activity of this lively boarding and day school situated in the heart of the West Country is desirable.

Closing date:
Monday 21 September 2026, 12 noon

A date for the Interviews is to be scheduled

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.