Start Date: Urgent / Immediate Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
End Date: July 2026 Salary: Competitive (Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale)
The Role
Are you a passionate educator ready to make an immediate impact? Blackpool Secondary Academy is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Humanities, with a particular focus on Religious Education, to join our dedicated team.
This is a fixed-term appointment running from your immediate start date until the end of the academic year in July 2026. You will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across KS3 and KS4, fostering a deep understanding of diverse cultures, beliefs, and global perspectives during this crucial period for our students.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Inspiring Lessons: Plan and teach high-quality RE and Humanities lessons that challenge and motivate students of all abilities.
Curriculum Excellence: Follow and adapt the KS3/KS4 curriculum to ensure all students achieve their full potential.
Classroom Leadership: Maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment through effective behaviour management.
Student Progress: Use assessment data to track progress and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
What We're Looking For
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Or equivalent (QTLS), with a specialisation in RE or a broader Humanities subject.
Immediate Availability: You must be ready for an urgent start to provide stability for our students until July 2026.
Proven Track Record: Experience teaching Humanities in a UK secondary setting, with strong classroom management skills.
Passion & Resilience: A commitment to the educational outcomes and well-being of young people in Blackpool.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay: Paid to scale based on your experience and qualifications.
Supportive Culture: Work within a forward-thinking academy that prioritises staff development and student welfare.
Stability: Secure a full-time role for the remainder of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Coastal Community: Join a school at the heart of Blackpool, making a real difference in the local community.
How to Apply
Due to the urgent nature of this vacancy, we are looking to interview and appoint immediately.
Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to (url removed) or call our recruitment team at (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Blackpool Secondary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional reference checks
Salary description
£168.00 - £251.00 per day