Key Role Information

Salary
Competitive, depending on experience
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/03/2026 23:59
Interview
TBC
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Teachers APTIS | TCH APTIS 1
Department
Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Teacher of Religious Studies

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Permanent

Full-time

Start date: September 2026


Sir William Perkins’s School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Religious Studies to join our dedicated department from September 2026.


The selected candidate will work with the Head of Department and wider team to teach Religious Studies from Year 7 to A Level, ensuring students receive a well-rounded and high-quality experience of the subject. The department is committed to maintaining a stimulating learning environment where students are consistently challenged to think critically and explore complex new ideas, while being fully supported in developing their own perspectives to prepare students for life beyond the classroom.


The successful candidate will be a well-qualified specialist and an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of teaching Religious Studies at all levels.


How to apply

Please complete the online application form. We are unable to accept CVs.


Closing date for applications: 22 March 2026


Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to sponsor overseas applicants.


About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25. 

Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 


Benefits

APTIS Teaching Pension Scheme
APTIS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
Complimentary Staff Lunch
Complimentary staff lunch for all staff working over 6 hours a day
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed
Staff Discount Platform
A digital platform offering exclusive savings in a number of High Street and online retailers
Free Staff Parking
Limited on site car parking and bike sheds
Collegiate Culture
A friendly and collaborative staff body, willing to support and share in the success of our peers

Qualifications

Honours degree qualificationessential
Good qualifications in both English and Mathsessential

Skills

Experience

Teachingessential

Leadership

Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and studentsessential
Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Focusedessential
Integrityessential

About Us

Sir William Perkins's School

HR

hr@swps.org.uk

Sir William Perkins's School
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9BN

Safeguarding Information

Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.