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Second in Department - Religious Education

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

This job expired on 19 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• 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

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.

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Additional documents

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

2ND-RE-MAR-2026.pdf - 1.42 MB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy

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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