9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    19 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    9 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Religious education

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR/UPR and TLR2c £8,186

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

TLR2c £8,186

What skills and experience we're looking for

FAITH COMMITMENT

  • Regular involvement in a church in membership of Churches Together in England, The Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics
  • A-Levels or equivalent
  • Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • QTS Status or QTLS status

EXPERIENCE

  • Be an excellent teacher demonstrating enthusiasm and a commitment to education

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Have the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and practice of effective teaching specifically relating to RE
  • Have confidence and competence in using student achievement data appropriately, to support students and therefore make timely interventions which have a long-term impact
  • Have the ability to hold honest, supportive and challenging
  • conversations
  • Have knowledge and experience of recent relevant pedagogical developments

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
  • Be passionate about the teaching of subjects within the RE Learning Area
  • Have a passion for working with young people
  • Be a team player used to working collaboratively
  • Have high expectations
  • Have a willingness to make a commitment to support the success of colleagues
  • Have creativity, energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
  • Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy
  • Have energy, tenacity and the ability to work under pressure

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- Salary: TLR2c (£8186).

- A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 for 3 years is available for a suitably experienced candidate.

- Teacher’s pension scheme.

- Laptop and iPad.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

-Cycle to work scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1489 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01254 604000

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

Arranging a visit to St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email knightingale@saintwilfrids.com.

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