Ethics and Philosophy - Head of Department - Full-time

The Royal Harbour Academy, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-5468-290T
• Posted:25/03/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025 (earlier if possible)
• App Close Date:02/04/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:04/04/25

Advert

The Ethics and Philosophy Department is crucial to the school’s long term success and we are looking to appoint a Head of Department to develop the department. The ideal candidate will be an innovative teacher with a proven track record of success in teaching Ethics and Philosophy at Key Stage 3 and 4 and the potential to teach at Key Stage 5. You must be able to provide evidence of successful teaching strategies and excellent organisational skills.

Candidates interested in the Head of Department position should also possess proficiency in data analysis and a readiness to take responsibility for the Ethics and Philosophy curriculum, its assessment and be keen to enhance teaching and learning practices.  

We value excellent relationships within a caring community, and our pastoral systems are extremely strong.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Additional benefits include:

Excellent on site facilities;

Excellent CPD programme;

Being part of a highly successful Trust;

Free Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;

Cycle to Work & Technology Scheme;

Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts

Access to Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, The Royal Harbour Academy reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged, as applications will be dealt with as they arrive.

Information about the school

The Royal Harbour Academy is proud to be part of the Coastal Academies Trust (https://www.coastalacademiestrust.co.uk/) a local multi-academy trust of three other secondary schools and a large primary school. The Royal Harbour Academy has two large sites located on the Kent coast, with a sunny climate and affordable housing, yet only 50 minutes by train from central London. We are a mixed, non-selective 11-18 foundation school of more than 900 students.

The school is arranged over the split site with Years 7 and 8 on our Newlands Lane premises and Year 9 along with Key Stages 4 and 5 at our Marlowe Way premises.

We are an International Baccalaureate Organisation World School and run International Baccalaureate programmes for our 6th Form and Key Stage 3 students. Our Lower Site broadly follows a primary school structure with students having fewer teachers and a strong focus on literacy and numeracy progression.

The school is making tremendous progress and it is an exciting time to join our team. Our most recent Ofsted inspection gave glowing praise about the school, judging behaviour, personal development and the 6th Form as good.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Chelle Pollard
• Address:Marlowe Way, Newington, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6NB
• Telephone: 01843 572500
• Email: lee@rha.kent.sch.uk

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