Teacher of Art & Technology

Job Title: Teacher of Art & Technology

School Name: Westhoughton High School

Working Hours: Full time (0.8 considered) Salary: T1-T9

Start Date: 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Role

Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 12.00pm

Interview Date: w/c 18/05/2026

Westhoughton High School are looking to appoint, with effect from 1st September an enthusiastic and talented Art/Technology teacher who would complement our existing strong Teams. The successful candidate will be joining a team who has a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child. We would love to strengthen our highly effective team with someone who will be a passionate and inspirational teacher, and who can uphold our existing high standards. This in an opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge.

Our school is a great place to work. We have high expectations of our staff, but they are strongly supported; we place a large emphasis on CPD and also staff wellbeing. Our learning environment has been transformed over recent years, and we have recently undertaken a significant building and improvements programme to reflect an increase in student population.

We expect to appoint someone who can:

Be a great teacher, form tutor & colleague

Exemplify the values of our school in all that they do

Show commitment to working as part of an established team with excellent interpersonal skills

Show a passion to teach Art & Technology and to instil passion in young people

Offer a diverse range of skills and talents Demonstrate a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child

In return we offer:

A happy place to work A committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff

An SLT that has a clear sense of purpose, corporate vision and a clear desire to move the school forward

Learners who expect and deserve the best from us all

A commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff

A focus on supporting and providing wellbeing opportunities for all staff

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, supportive and driven team. If you have the commitment and desire to be part of our community at Westhoughton High School, we want to hear from you.

For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:

Job Application Pack & Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to the school office: info@westhoughton-high.org

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Westhoughton High School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check. Westhoughton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.