Teacher of Business Studies & Computer Science

Westhoughton High School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2025

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: Business studies, Computing
• Working pattern: Full time
• 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 January 2026 an enthusiastic, talented and organised teacher who would complement our experienced Business Studies and Computing 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 team with someone who will be a passionate and inspirational teacher, and who can uphold our existing high standards and continue to drive the development of both the Business Studies and Computing curriculum.

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 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:

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

• Show a passion to teach both Business Studies and Computer Science 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

• Build on our whole staff commitment to supporting the learning of our young people

• Be motivated, supportive and can invest in our shared, whole school values and future aspirations.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• 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

• Students 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.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Bolton Council Schools (Teachers) 2022.docx - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Pack Business Studies and Computer Science 2025.pdf - 1.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Westhoughton High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• 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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