Teacher of Science

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

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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: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Science. The successful candidate must be a talented teacher who can convey their passion for their specialism to our students, which in turn will foster their love of the subject.

This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher. We are well staffed and are happy to meet Chemists, Biologists or Physicists.

If you were to be appointed, you will join a team of highly-skilled practitioners, who are all qualified graduates in their fields. As a successful teacher, you must be a team player at heart. You will need to be focussed, resilient and good-humoured, and have proven success in teaching and learning at Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Science Learning Area achieve strong results by working collaboratively, learning from each other and receiving bespoke training so that they are constantly improving their subject pedagogy. Whatever your current position, we will provide tailored CPD to challenge, grow, equip

and prepare you for the next phase of your career. In an educational landscape where change is constant, we attempt to keep the ‘main thing the main thing’, addressing practice and behaviours which will make a difference in a strategic, time-efficient manner.

As an Academy, we seek to embrace new methodologies whilst maintaining a balance with traditional practice, to bring about examination success. All students at Key Stage 3 and 4 have a 1:1 mobile device; this is an example of our commitment to use modern technology to maximise learning. Recent development of the site has enhanced the resources available to staff and students, which includes an Immersive Classroom space.

If you were to be successful in your application, you would be joining an Academy which strives for excellence. We benefit from purpose-built accommodation with excellent facilities.

All in all, it is a wonderful place to work, learn and worship. Our vision is ‘Lord Direct us to Live Life to the Full’, rooted in John 10:10. Whilst Learning, we are Inspired and develop our Values through Experiences as each member flourishes. We aim to raise aspirations, realise potential and develop well-rounded successful teachers and young people.

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

- Salary: MPS/UPS.

- A recruitment and retention allowance is available for an exceptional candidate.

- Laptop and iPad for all teaching staff.

- 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.

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.

SCIENCE-MAY-2026.pdf - 2.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academies, 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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