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Teacher

Teacher of Humanities

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy · Blackburn · Blackburn with Darwen

Job description

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

About this school

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,489
Avg teacher salary
£49,192
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.2:1
Academy trust
ST WILFRID'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 2JR