Job Advertisement: Religious Education Teacher (Maternity Cover) Location: Pleckgate High School, Blackburn Start Date: January 2025 Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover) Salary: MPS/UPS Are you an enthusiastic and passionate teacher of Religious Education, committed to inspiring young minds and fostering a deeper understanding of faith, values, and cultural diversity? Pleckgate High School is seeking an exceptional candidate to join our dedicated team as a Religious Education Teacher, covering maternity leave from January 2025. About Us: Pleckgate High School is a thriving and inclusive learning community, renowned for academic excellence and a supportive environment that nurtures every student’s potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to professional development, we provide an ideal setting for teaching and learning. The Role: We are looking for a dynamic and committed teacher who can: Deliver engaging and thought-provoking lessons in Religious Education across Key Stages 3 and 4. Inspire curiosity and critical thinking about faiths, ethics, and philosophies. Foster a culture of respect, understanding, and inclusivity among students of all backgrounds. Contribute to the wider school community and uphold the values of Pleckgate High School. What We’re Looking For: A qualified teacher (QTS) with a degree in Religious Education or a related subject. Proven ability to teach RE effectively to a diverse range of students. Strong classroom management skills and a creative approach to teaching. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Application Deadline: Friday 20 th December 2024 If you would be interested in applying for the role, please click the link below ensuring your up-to-date CV is attached and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss further. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.