Learning Area Coordinator - Religious Education
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e5523afa-c10b-4082-ae66-7a0edf2e7378 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
FAITH COMMITMENT
• Regular involvement in a church in membership of Churches Together in England, The Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
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
EXPERIENCE
• Be an excellent teacher demonstrating enthusiasm and a commitment to education
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
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: TLR2c (£8186).
- A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 for 3 years is available for a suitably experienced candidate.
- 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.
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.
FAITH COMMITMENT
• Regular involvement in a church in membership of Churches Together in England, The Evangelical Alliance or North West Gospel Partnership.
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
EXPERIENCE
• Be an excellent teacher demonstrating enthusiasm and a commitment to education
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
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: TLR2c (£8186).
- A Recruitment and Retention allowance of £3,000 for 3 years is available for a suitably experienced candidate.
- 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.
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.