Teacher of Art & Technology

Westhoughton High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology, Food technology
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 0.8 FTE would be considered for this role.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: T1 - T9

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

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 theschool 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Application Pack May 2026 - Teacher of Art and Technology.pdf - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

Bolton Council Schools (Teachers Application Form).docx - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

About Westhoughton High School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westhoughton High School website
• Email address: ahodson@westhoughton-high.org
• Phone number: 01942 814122
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westhoughton-high-school

Westhoughton High School is an 11-16, mixed community comprehensive school situated close to the centre of the growing town of Westhoughton within Bolton Council’s boundaries.
We are proud to be the only secondary school in the town, serving our community by providing exciting educational opportunities and preparing the next generation for their various futures. The student population is largely made up of young people from Westhoughton itself, but students also attend from the neighbouring communities of Blackrod, Bolton, Atherton and Hindley.

Arranging a visit to Westhoughton High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahodson@westhoughton-high.org.

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