14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    19 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

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

Pay scale

M1 - U3, with TLR2a of £3651

Additional allowances

TLR2a £3651

What skills and experience we're looking for

ESSENTIAL 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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

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

ESSENTIAL 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

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
  • Have a passion for working with young people and subjects in RE
  • Be a team player used to working collaboratively
  • Have high expectations
  • Have a willingness to make a commitment to support the success of colleagues
  • Be a resilient and reflective individual
  • Be willing to undergo training as necessary
  • 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

SAFEGUARDING

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

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- TLR2a (£3,651)

- Teachers Pension Scheme

- 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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2ND IN RE OCT 2026.pdf - 3.4 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1483 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
Email address
knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
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An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

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