Jobs in Ashton under lyne, united kingdom

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : MPS 01 £31,650 to UPS 03 £49,084

Hours Per Week : Full Time, 100%

Base Location : Alder Community High School, Mottram Old Road, Gee Cross, Hyde, SK14 5NJ

Assessment Date : To be arranged

Required : September 2025

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a passionate, inspirational Teacher of Art and Photography. The successful candidate will join a thriving, high-performing and well-resourced department. You will be part of a highly committed team of professionals who are passionate about raising standards and who are determined to further develop a broad-based Art and Design curriculum, to provide balanced learning outcomes for all students. We offer Photography to KS4 students which is a popular option. Experienced staff and ECTs are welcome to apply.

Alder Community High School is an oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester and is close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

We work collaboratively with a variety of schools within the Greater Manchester area and have active subject networks working together to drive up standards across Tameside.

Alder Community High School can guarantee all of our staff :

• High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance;
• Personalised CPD;
• A comprehensive package of support for ECTs, including subject and professional mentoring;
• A stimulating and friendly working environment where every member of staff is valued and makes a significant contribution to the school community;
• Working with honest, aspirational students, who are full of character and have great potential.

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Get in touch to arrange a visit

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact [email protected] or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding is central to everything we do

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school promotes equal opportunities.

For further details and to apply please follow the link Teacher of Art and Photography, Tameside - Tes Jobs

Reference Number : SCH248