The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated subject leader with a proven track record of outstanding practice. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner fully committed to enabling our young people to grow and flourish as unique individuals. They will have a proven track record of excellence in GCSE art textiles. The ability to teach GCSE Photography is also desirable. St Michael’s is a high achieving school that seeks to provide opportunities for all pupils to grow in body, mind and spirit. We are a high achieving school committed to the pursuit of academic excellence; in 2025 34.2% of all GCSE results were grade 7 or above, with 91.1% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and attainment 8 at 58.9 (equivalent to an average grade 6 in all subjects).
The successful candidate will have a clear vision for the future development of art / art textiles and will assist the curriculum leader for technology. In 2026-27 it is likely the candidate will mostly teach art textiles. GCSE photography is being explored as a possible GCSE option choice for the future.
Application packs may be obtained from the school website www.saint michaels.com/job-vacancies or alternatively contact Mrs C Jenner, Governance Professional, on 01257 264740 or email: vacancies@saint-michaels.lancs.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance. St Michael’s is an inclusive school that seeks to promote diversity in the workplace. This is reflected in our Mission Statement where we seek to, “celebrate the uniqueness of each individual.” We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of our school community. Closing date: 09.00 Friday 1 May 2026 Interviews: Friday 8 May 2026