Teacher of Art and Design

Overview

VACANCY TEACHER OF ART AND DESIGN Qualified Teacher Pay Range (Required from Easter 2026) An opportunity has arisen within our successful and highly skilled teams for a teacher to join our school as an Art and Design teacher. Our art team teach to the highest level across multiple disciplines, and we are seeking an individual who can complement and enhance this expertise.

We are a large faculty and work closely with the Design and Technology department. At Turton, our children are fiercely loyal, and so we are looking for someone who is just as committed to them. Our Art department are incredibly hard-working and supportive as well as forward-thinking and reflective, with research and discussion at the heart of any development. Teachers are our most valued resource;

thus, professional development is at the heart of our practice. We run our innovative and highly effective 'Triad' programme - a collaborative programme that supports everyone's development, no matter what their level of experience. This is within a school culture that values all staff, promotes well-being and prioritises a manageable workload.

• Location:
  
  Bromley Cross (rural suburbs of Bolton)
• Train station 2 minutes from school
• A unique ECF programme that runs for 4 years (not just
  2)
• Every ECT has a dedicated coach and subject guide
• Opportunities for career development
• Bespoke CPD opportunities
• Contract:
  
  permanent
• Flexible working considered
• A warm, caring, dedicated set of colleagues, who are very keen to learn from you

The role would suit an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT). The distinctive Turton ethos is values-led, with compassion and good relationships underpinning all practices. The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and dedicated colleagues, supportive parents, a fully involved governing body and inspiring students. The Triad programme operates on the principles of collegiality as a way of supporting everyone's development.

This is within a school culture that values teachers, promotes well-being and ensures a manageable workload.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further details of the school and an application form please contact the school or visit our website.

E-mail responses to  Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 9th February 2026. Interviews: WC:
Thursday 12th February 2026.

Turton is an oversubscribed and high-achieving 11-18 school of 1600 students, with 300 in the Sixth Form. We are an innovative Leadership Team, looking at creative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning, in order to engage and challenge both staff and students. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

More information is available on our website:
Turton School. Bromley Cross, Bolton.