The Elton High SchoolThe Elton High School
Required from 1st September 2026, a full-time permanent Teacher of Science – Pay Spine
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic full-time teacher of Science to join our supportive and high-performing team. Experience of teaching Biology would be an advantage. We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers alike.
The Elton High School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence. We have a history of high achievement with results regularly placing us as amongst the highest performing schools in Bury LA and amongst the top proportion of schools in the country. The successful applicant will be part of a fantastic departmental team, wholly supportive and collaborative, who generate outstanding teaching and learning practice.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2022) reiterated the strengths that had been confirmed in the previous report (2017) and are firmly embedded across our school. The inspection team noted that ‘pupils are proud to attend’ Elton with an established culture of ‘high aspirations for what pupils can achieve’. Our students achieve well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with the climate for learning and behaviour of our students – their ‘positive behaviour at all times is characteristic of the respectful culture of this school [and] their positive conduct reflects leaders’ high standards’.
We have a constant focus on ensuring that all of our team feel supported to give their best and to have a work life balance. We pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to promoting the wellbeing of everyone in our school community. Our teachers enjoy working here, so this is a rare opportunity to join our staff, contributing to our next steps in pushing Elton to realise its potential as one of the very best schools in the Greater Manchester area. Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact: Ms Colyer colyerk@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk or Mr Stringer stringerr@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk
The school has excellent transport links with the M60, M61, M62 and M66 Motorways plus the Metrolink with a fast and frequent service from Bury town centre.
This 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 a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please visit our website http://www.eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk/vacancies or contact the Headteacher’s PA, Andrea Poole, at poolea@eltonhigh.bury.sch.uk for an application pack.
CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 23RD APRIL 2026 AT 9 AM