Head of RE
Blackburn Central High School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
16 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Religious education
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3, plus TLR 2b (£5,647), actual salary £37,297 - £54,731
Additional allowances
TLR 2b (£5,647),
What skills and experience we're looking for
BCHS are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, hardworking and enthusiastic Head of RE who is capable of making a strong contribution to the faculty and RE curriculum. The school require a motivated professional who is eager to begin a higher-level leadership role and help build, develop and implement an inspiring and inclusive curriculum whilst working with other staff to provide the best possible education for pupils. You will be part of an excellent team and provided with extensive support that will enable you to develop to your full potential both in this role and beyond.
Every member of staff receives bespoke CPD. We empower staff to take ownership of their career progression and we invest significantly in training, outreach work, nationally recognised leadership qualifications and research projects linked to the needs of our students and the school. Your wellbeing and professional development, in order to enhance your career, is a priority for us.
We continually monitor and pursue opportunities to manage workload effectively and promote a working environment that is supportive, enjoyable and positive for all.
We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.
As a part of the Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Blackburn Central High School. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.
Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01254 505700 or by e-mailing info@bchs.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
We ask that you do not send CV’s, please complete and send your application form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk
We hope that when you have read the information enclosed, you will be encouraged to apply for this very important post. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please visit our school website for further information. www.bchs.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you excellent opportunities for professional development both in the school and the wider Trust as well as commitment to promoting your wellbeing at work. We fully recognise that our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to support them with Health and Wellbeing Benefits.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blackburn Central High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@oaklp.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Blackburn Central High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 960 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blackburn Central High School website
- Email address
- info@bchs.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 505700
We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community.
in our latest Ofsted report they found "Pupils are proud to attend this school. They have warm and trusting relationships with staff. Pupils told inspectors that they appreciate the family atmosphere of the school, where everyone is equally valued.
Leaders and governors have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond positively to the challenges set for them. They enjoy learning and achieve well.
Diversity is not just tolerated at this school, it is celebrated. Pupils and staff have won national recognition for the work that they have done to promote inclusion. There is a well established culture of respect. Bullying is rare. Leaders have systems in place to tackle any incidents of bullying or poor behaviour swiftly and effectively. Consequently
pupils are happy and safe."
There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all our students whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.
We want the best for all our students, we want them to stretch themselves and reach further than they ever thought possible. Our students aspire and achieve in both their academic and personal development.
We are very proud of our students at Blackburn Central High School. They are smart, successful, polite, well behaved and keen to learn. Positive relationships between staff and students are key to our success as we know young people are inspired to learn from the people they trust and respect.
Mrs Shanaz Hussain
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Blackburn Central High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@bchs.co.uk.
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