Job Vacancies

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR VACANCY

Required immediately

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Foundation Governor.

Foundation Governors play an important part in maintaining and developing the Catholic character of schools.

Governors do not need any formal qualifications – having appropriate relevant skills and experience, an interest in education, a commitment to prepare for and attend meetings, conduct school visits and attend training are as important.

To be a Foundation Governor you must be over 18 and a practicing Catholic. As part of the self-nomination process, you will need to give the contact details of your parish priest who can verify this.

If you are interested in standing as a Foundation Governor and/ or wish to find out more about what the role entails, please contact the Chair of Governors for further information governors@stbedesblackburn.com

For more information about the role of a Foundation Governor please click the link below

Governance – Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford

 

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

Part time 3 days per week

Temporary for 12 months

Required for September 2025

Pay range, M1 to UPS3.

The Governors seek to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational qualified part-time Teacher of Geography.  This role will commence in September 2025 for 12 months and is on a 0.6FTE basis working 3 days per week.

You will join our successful Geography, delivering engaging lessons, predominantly in KS3.

This role would suit an exceptional ECT or an experienced qualified teacher.

St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success.  We have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils. The post offers you an opportunity to join a school determined to continue to improve on our success by committing to the ongoing development of all our staff.

St Bede’s takes several steps to ensure staff have a good work-life balance and feel valued including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and reducing unnecessary lengthy written reports. The school offers excellent CPD opportunities throughout the year, actively supporting staff development to ensure they are well-prepared for any future opportunities. This commitment to continuous professional growth helps staff reach their full potential and positions them for success in advancing their careers.

Applications are to be completed electronically and returned to: careers@stbedesblackburn.com

St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to deliver an observed lesson on a topic chosen by the Head of Geography to a high standard.

Closing date for applications:       9.00am Tuesday 8^th July 2025

Interviews:                                           Monday 14^th July 2025