Second in Department - Religious Education
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2a - £3527
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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
- 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: TLR2a (£3527).
- 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
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.
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
- School website
- St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
- Email address
- knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
- 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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