Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL5 3BZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75779287 |
Summary
Job Title: Teacher of Science
School Name: Westhoughton High School
Working Hours: Full time
Salary: T1-T9 (2-year R&R for a strong candidate)
Start Date: 20th April / 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 12.00pm Interview Date: w/c 2nd February 2026
Westhoughton High School are looking to appoint, with effect from 20th April 2026 (or 1st September) an enthusiastic and talented science teacher who would complement our existing strong Science Team. 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 (and the possibility of a recruitment and retention allowance) or equally for an early career teacher looking to grow into the profession in a supportive and nurturing school.
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 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
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 the school 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.
For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:
Job Application Pack
Application Form
Completed applications should be returned to the school office: info@westhoughton-high.org
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
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.
Supporting Documents
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