Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6e440329-ae80-487c-8e30-b5eb04c28745 |
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.