Teacher of Music (with the ability to teach Drama)
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to 31/08/2027
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 – £51,058
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3 (Teacher)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School are seeking to appoint aTeacher of Music who has the capacity to also teach Music. We are seeking an individual who can enthuse, engage and inspire our young people through strong subject knowledge; someone who thrives on collaboration and teamwork; a committed professional with high levels of personal motivation and ambition.
Whether you are an ECT, an experienced practitioner who is seeking a change of environment or a former teacher looking to return to the profession, the most essential criteria that we are seeking is that you are committed to raising achievement through excellent classroom practice.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer a bespoke CPD programme, research and development, links and networks with other outstanding schools as well as a plethora of extra-curricular and cross-curricular working opportunities.
St Edmund Arrowsmith CHS is a forward-looking and flourishing school, well regarded for the excellence of our academic achievement and the high level of motivation of pupils and staff.
Visitors to our school never fail to comment on our respectful students, the positive team ethos amongst staff and the friendly welcome that they receive.
It really is worth applying for this post and joining somewhere special.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offer of employment is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, pre-employment health check and references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- plennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01942 728651
Established in 1961, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School has a proud history. We are a mixed, voluntary-aided Catholic secondary school for pupils aged 11-16, located in Ashton-in-Makerfield, near Wigan in Greater Manchester. The pupil roll is 1,200 and we are over-subscribed year on year due to the excellent reputation the school holds within the community.
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School is committed to providing an education rooted in Gospel values, inspiring pupils to make the world a better place. “Prepare the way of the Lord” is the school motto.
Arranging a visit to St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email plennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk.
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