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Teaching Vacancies

There are currently no Teaching Vacancies.


Non-Teaching Vacancies

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant, Level 3
Working Pattern: Term time plus one week (5 INSET/Training Days)
Working Hours: 33 hours per week
Salary: Grade E, SCP 11-17 (£25,979 to £28,770 FTE, actual salary £19,841 – £21,972)
Plus, SEN Allowance (£1,455 FTE, actual £1,111 pro rata)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (With possible opportunity to be made permanent)
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 12pm
Interview Date: To be confirmed


Train to teach at Westhoughton High School

Westhoughton High School works with Initial Teacher Training partnerships around the North West, including universities and School Direct hubs. We host postgraduate placements across a wide range of subjects, working with ITT providers like

  • Edge Hill University
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • National MFL SCITT
  • NMAPPS (National Maths and Physics SCITT
  • Train, Teach, Lead Bolton
  • Turton School Direct
  • University of Manchester

Applications for a place in Initial Teacher Training should be made direct to your chosen ITT provider, using the APPLY teacher training service.

Application Forms

Background Checks and Safeguarding Students

Westhoughton High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  Any post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, medical clearance, satisfactory references, qualification checks and eligibility to work checks under the Asylum and Immigration Act.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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