Teacher of Humanities
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JRThis job expired on 15 June 2026
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Subject
- Humanities
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
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
- QTS 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
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 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.
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
- MPR/UPR
- Teachers Pension
- 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.
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
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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