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Second in Department

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Blackburn

Applications close
19 October 2026

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Job details

Location
Blackburn
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
19 October 2026

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About the role

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 Have a passion for working with young people and subjects in RE 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

About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
second-in-department-religious-education-e6c42f0c-aa77-4627-bec9-372b9e8b6dea
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
5 October 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
13 October 2026

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