Teacher of English

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

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher of English to join our high-performing Learning Area. The successful candidate must be a talented teacher who can convey their passion for their subject to our students and be a team player at heart. They should be focused, resilient and good-humoured, and have the capacity to teach English at Key Stage 3 and 4. The ability to teach KS5 is desirable.

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
• Have the ability to communicate effectively and relate well to all stakeholders
• Have experience of observing, reporting and evaluating effective teaching practice and moving colleagues forward regardless of their position or career stage
• Have knowledge of and a commitment to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Have the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and practice of effective teaching specifically relating to English
• 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 an excellent understanding of appropriate assessment processes
• Have an ability to motivate young people
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have demonstrably high professional standards
• Have a proven track record of strong and effective behaviour management strategies
• Have the ability to contribute to CPD which will equip and inspire colleagues

Essential Personal Qualities

• Be able to actively support and promote the Christian Ethos of the Academy
• 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
• 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

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- Salary: MPR/UPR.

- Teachers’ pension scheme.

- Laptop and iPad.

- Cycle to work 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.

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.

ENGLISH-FEB-2026.pdf - 2.53 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
• 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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