Teacher of Ethics and Philosophy (Maternity Cover)Council

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS)
West Park Road
Blackburn
BB2 6DF

Job Title:Teacher of Ethics and Philosophy Maternity Cover (January 2027 to July 2027)
Grade/Salary: QEGS has a pay scale above CPS and remuneration will be set according to qualifications and experience. All teachers are members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Contract Type: Fixed term, End date: July 2027
Contract Terms: Full Time
Closing Date:Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Required From: January 2027

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

The School seeks to appoint a Teacher of Ethics and Philosophy to cover maternity leave, which is expected to be from January 2027 to July 2027, to teach pupils and students from Year 7 to Year 13.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate the potential to ensure exceptional progress for our pupils and students
• Be committed to Queen Elizabeth’s ethos of high expectations
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and students.

QEGS has a pay scale above CPS and remuneration will be set according to qualifications and experience. All teachers are members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Applicants must have a good, relevant degree and have a PGCE. Applications are accepted from ECTs.

Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected], by post, or via the TES application process. For applications that are not made via the TES, these should take the form of a letter of no more than 2 A4 sides in Arial point 11, accompanied by your curriculum vitae and a completed application form, available from our website, www.qegsblackburn.com.

These should be received by no later than noon on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. All applications will be acknowledged. Interviews will be held in the commencing week and the appointment will be made as soon as possible thereafter.

Documentation to be brought to interview: passport, driving licence, A level, degree and PGCE certificates, two utility bills or statements and documentation confirming NI number.

Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school noon on the closing date shown above, via [email protected].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.