Full Time Teacher of English and RE
Contract: Permanent 
Closing date for applications:
26 February 2026, 12.00pm The successful applicant:
• Will be an excellent practitioner
• Must be able to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to succeed in English and RE
• Must be committed to improving the outcomes for all pupils
• Will have high expectations of themselves and the pupils
• Will have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and improve
practice in themselves and others
• Must be passionate about the development and implementation of the RE and
English curriculum
• Will be up to date with relevant pedagogy, apply this to their teaching and promote
it to others
Essential Educational Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree or equivalent
The successful candidate will be joining a thriving and oversubscribed school across all year
groups, with a strong reputation for excellence, care, and community.
During our most recent Ofsted Inspection (January 2025), the school was judged Outstanding
for Personal Development. Inspectors commented:
“Pupils are polite, kind and considerate. They enjoy the positive relationships that they have
with staff, who care for them well. Pupils make a strong contribution to the calm and
respectful atmosphere that exists at the school. They are happy here.”
In our Catholic Schools Inspection (November 2024), St Cecilia’s was graded Outstanding in
all areas. Inspectors also recognised that:
“The exemplary quality of relationships between all members of the community has created a
family atmosphere in which every person is highly valued. The pastoral care and well-being
for all students, especially those who are most vulnerable, is of a very high standard.”
At St Cecilia’s, people matter. The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team are
deeply committed to staff development, wellbeing and professional trust. We foster a culture
rooted in research, reading and reflective practice, where colleagues are encouraged to grow,
collaborate and continually refine their craft. Every member of staff benefits from a bespoke
professional learning pathway, carefully tailored to their experience, aspirations and next
steps.
We understand the realities of workload and are proactive in supporting staff wellbeing. Our
comprehensive wellbeing package includes:
• Free, confidential counselling
• Financial and wellbeing coaching
• Menopause and nurse support
• 24/7 GP access
• Stress coaching and physiotherapy
• Monthly staff breakfast
• Weekly staff wellbeing treats including fresh fruit
We also offer thoughtful practical benefits that make a real difference to day-to-day working
life, including:
• PPA and Research & Development time taken at home when timetabled in Period 5
• Flexible working hours during Advent, with later starts and earlier finishes
• All staff receive a St Cecilia’s navy fleece and red metal water bottle
Recent Staff Voice (January 2026) highlights include:
“Very simply, love it. Love the school, students, colleagues, environment, faith aspect.”
“I feel very comfortable and supported. All staff are great and so are the students.”
“I enjoy working at St Cecilia’s; it is a very inclusive team who support each other.”
“Great – very proud of the school, feel supported and trusted in my ability to do my job.”
“Very fortunate.”
An “Outstanding” Catholic High School 2024
St Cecilia’s is more than a workplace. It is a community built on care, professionalism, faith
and mutual respect — a place where staff feel valued, supported and proud to belong.
Please take time to look at our school website www.st-cecilias.co.uk
If you would like to visit school, in fact we encourage you to visit our outstanding school,
please contact Barbara Clarke, School Business Manager on 07375 324661 or via email to:
bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk who will arrange a visit with the Curriculum Leader of English,
Miss Anna Flynn
Applications should be submitted using the Catholic Educations Services form and emailed
to Mrs B Clarke, School Business Manager, to: bc@st-cecilias.lancs.sch.uk
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will
be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Deadline for applications 12 noon Thursday 26th February 2026
Interviews Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interview Date: 4 March 2026
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