MPS/UPS | Full Time or 0.8 FTE | Permanent
Required: As soon as possible
Inspire curiosity. Challenge thinking. Change lives.
At Holyrood Academy, we believe education has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities.
We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Religion, Philosophy & Ethics to join our thriving Humanities team and help shape the thinkers, leaders and citizens of tomorrow.
This is more than a teaching role; it is an opportunity to work in a school driven by ambition, kindness and social justice, where every young person is encouraged to think deeply, question confidently and develop their own worldview.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an ambitious Early Career Teacher, you will join a supportive and collaborative team committed to professional growth, academic excellence and making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
If you are passionate about your subject, believe in the potential of every child and want to be part of something special, we would love to hear from you.
CLOSING DATE: 9am on Monday 16th November 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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