St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School
Rookery Avenue
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 9PF
Qualified Teacher Pay Scale
Full Time
Required for September 2026
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School. They feel safe and well looked after. Pupils enjoy good relationships with each other and staff. They said that their teachers set high standards for pupils’ behaviour and achievement. Ofsted report November 2021
The Governors of St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School have an exciting opportunity for a new colleague to join our wonderful English Department. If successful, you will join a team of dedicated and inspiring professionals who share a passion for English and inspire students to repeatedly achieve above-average results.
Whether you are an ECT looking for your first teaching role, an experienced practitioner who is seeking a change of environment, or a former teacher who is 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.
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.
If you would like an informal discussion with the Head of English regarding this vacancy, please contact Mrs Pam Lennon (PA/Clerk to Governors) via email: PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
If you would like to learn more about either our school or this vacancy, please visit the school website www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk from where you can download the CES application forms. Alternatively, please contact Mrs P Lennon, Clerk to Governors via email PLennon@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk or by telephoning the school number on 01942 728651 x2223.
Completed application forms must be returned to: Mr M J Dumican, Headteacher, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PF or via email to: recruitment@arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
The employer is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment.
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
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