Teacher of Religious Education (0.8 - Full Time) - Maternity

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-4534-260T
• Posted:23/03/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Teacher of Religious Education (0.8 – Full Time) - maternity cover

We are seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Teacher of Religious Education to join our ambitious and academically driven RE department from September 2026 on a maternity cover contract (0.8 to full time). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving department grounded in a rigorous, research‑based approach to teaching religion, philosophy and ethics.

About Our RE Department

Our curriculum is built on the principle articulated by John Stuart Mill:
“He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that.”
We therefore cultivate classrooms where students explore a diverse range of perspectives, learning not only what different worldviews teach but how to think deeply, critically, and intelligently about them.

Key Stage 3

Our broad and balanced KS3 curriculum gives equal attention to all six major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Non-Abrahamic religions are taught first, followed by Abrahamic religions, allowing for rich chronological understanding, interleaving, and critical comparison. This strong foundation enables students to progress confidently into philosophical enquiry, including work on epistemology and analytical reasoning.

Key Stage 4

At GCSE, students study Christianity alongside Buddhism, building independence through the development of secure study skills and effective evaluation. Our curriculum challenges students to think systematically and write with clarity and purpose.

Key Stage 5

We offer a rigorous A-Level course that gives equal weight to Philosophy, Ethics, and Christian Theology. Students engage with advanced academic literature and further refine their extended writing and critical evaluation skills in preparation for higher education.

Extended Curriculum

As part of the Langton Extended Curriculum, our department also leads:

• The Philosophy IVE at KS4
• The Philosophy Project and PPE Pathway at KS5

These programmes foster intellectual creativity and independent research into complex philosophical and ethical questions. Additionally, our enrichment activities, events, and trips ensure we deliver our statutory number of hours of RS per key stage.

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Are passionate about Religious Education, Philosophy, and Ethics.
• Are committed to fostering deep intellectual engagement.
• Bring creativity and clarity to the classroom.
• Value a research-informed approach to teaching.
• Are eager to contribute to wider curriculum enrichment.

Join Us

If you share our commitment to “kindling the flame” of independent thought and inquiry, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• Applications for this post must be made via Kent-Teach

• Applications must be made by midday on Friday 17^th April 2026

• Date of Interview: TBC

• For further details please visit the school website or email Mrs Elaine Wall, (HR Manager) ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is a highly respected selective Voluntary Controlled Girls’ Grammar School that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a unique learning community where every individual matters. Students attending the school are aged between 11-18 years and the school has a student roll of about 1,300 students (with approx. 400 pupils in our mixed Sixth Form).

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding Children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Simon Langton Girls Grammar School expects all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new governors, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Elaine Wall
• Address:Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW
• Telephone: (01227) 463711
• Email: ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 458363

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Information Pack
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• Private Notice for Recruitment
• Staff School Policy on employing Ex-Offenders