Location: Blackpool Secondary Academy
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