TEACHER OF PHILOSOPHY AND CCT
Required from April 2025
The Post
We are seeking to recruit a temporary teacher of IB Philosophy, Theory of Knowledge and Critical Thinking for six months to cover for shared parental leave. The ideal candidate for the post will be knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and an innovative, dynamic teacher. Love of the subject and an ability to communicate this to students is essential.
The post is temporary and full time, from 21 April to 19 October 2025. For the right candidate, it may be possible to be part time for the summer term and full time from September, or to be flexible on the start date.
We welcome applications from teachers new to the profession as well as those with teaching experience.
A commitment to excellent pastoral care and enriching co-curricular and outreach activities is also expected.
At Sevenoaks School our mission is to ensure that students secure their full potential. We prepare young people for life in a modern, global society and seek to provide every student with excellent role models. Having a diverse staff enhances our school community and we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Sevenoaks School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and therefore, the offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred list check, the taking up and verification of references and the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role, as well as an online check. Registered Charity No. 1101358
Application details can be found at the end of the attached Job Description.
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