The Westleigh School

Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL

Summary

School name: The Westleigh School
Address: Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL
School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase: Secondary
Age range: 11 to 16
Size: 957 pupils enrolled
Website address: https://thewestleighschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

About The Westleigh School

The Westleigh School is a secondary school providing education to pupils aged 11 to 16, as well as providing an adult education centre to members of the local community.

The school motto of “Aspiring and Achieving Together” accurately captures the shared vision which ensures that leaders at all levels are developing their ability to communicate high expectations.

At The Westleigh School, an unrelenting focus is placed on the quality of teaching above all else so that the pupils are able to grow in a continuously developing learning environment.

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.