28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 10am

  • Date listed

    23 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Art and design

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

M1 to UP3 Main Scale

Additional allowances

M1 to UP3 Main Scale

Teacher of Creative Media job summary

Parrenthorn High School is a popular 11-16 co-educational secondary school which prides itself on providing a quality education for children of all abilities. The school is located in a pleasant semi-rural area with easy access to the M60, M62 and M66 motorways, Bury and Manchester.

Candidates should be able to deliver art and other creative media (graphics, textiles and photography), confidently, across both key stages.

The ideal candidate will ensure that high standards of teaching and learning are delivered; teaching and inspiring our independent and inquisitive learners to ensure that they develop their potential and are equipped for life beyond school.

If you are an inspirational teacher and team player, with the passion, creativity and drive to maintain the very high standards at Parrenthorn, we look forward to hearing from you. We are seeking an inspiring and imaginative Creative Media Teacherto join our vibrant Art and Design faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can teach across a range of creative disciplines including Art, Textiles, Graphics, and Photography and who is passionate about nurturing creativity in young people.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you will find a supportive environment where innovation is encouraged and professional growth is championed. We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours.

The post is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to teach and work within a small but highly motivated and skilled team. The vacancy is suitable for an ECT or someone looking to broaden their teaching experience.

Application forms and further details are downloadable from this page and returnable to the Headteacher via email to: parrenthorn@bury.gov.uk, at the school by 9.00 a.m. on Monday 20th April and interviews will take place on Friday 24th April.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Parrenthorn High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
Up to 1050 pupils
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School location

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