The Lowry Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11-16.

At The Lowry Academy, staff join a supportive and ambitious community where excellent behaviour, high expectations and strong relationships create a calm environment for great teaching. Our challenging curriculum alongside our commitment to Education with Character, empowers colleagues to inspire confident, creative and resilient young people, both in the classroom and through a rich co-curricular offer.

With unique opportunities such as our MiSST music partnership and Grammar Stream, staff play a key role in shaping exceptional academic and personal outcomes for pupils. Above all, The Lowry Academy is a diverse and inclusive workplace where every colleague is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

The academy is rated Good by Ofsted; inspectors highlighted the “broad and ambitious” curriculum and praised our commitment to “raising pupils’ aspirations” and the breadth of the extracurricular provision.

The academy is part of United Learning’s cluster in Salford, working closely with neighbouring schools Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Salford City Academy and The Albion Academy. This collaboration allows us to share expertise, access to joint services, and enrich the educational experience for all.

For staff, this means joining a forward-thinking, caring and aspirational community – one where your talent is valued, your development is prioritised, and your work makes a real difference every day.

According to the United Learning Staff Survey 2025, The Lowry Academy has a deeply positive and cohesive staff culture. Colleagues consistently describe a strong sense of community, collaboration and cross-school support, with 98% of staff saying they value the school’s culture and 97% saying they are proud to work here.

Staff highlight the positive attitude and behaviour of pupils, noting how rewarding it is to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Leadership is praised for providing a clear vision, strategic direction and a supportive, positive environment.

Employees value the opportunities for training, development and progression, and see the academy’s culture of excellence, high expectations, and well-structured behaviour systems as key strengths that enable both staff and pupils to thrive.

The Lowry Academy is located in Worsley, Salford – a community-focused area well connected to the wider city and supported by local amenities. The school offers an impressive range of modern facilities, including excellent sports spaces, a dedicated lecture theatre, an esports room, and state-of-the-art technology throughout the building. Together, these resources create a vibrant and engaging learning environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally.

The academy is easy to reach, with strong regional motorway links providing convenient access for car users. It is also well served by local bus routes, making public transport a straightforward option for pupils and staff. 

Benefits

The Lowry Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. As a group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits – more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. For more information, please visit our website - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

In addition, staff benefit from:

• Free on-site parking

• Period 5 ticket allowing staff to leave at lunchtime each half term

• Dedicated professional development, with two hours each week to support staff growth

• Regular staff recognition, including awards and “Colleague of the Week”

• Centralised homework strategy, reducing administrative workload

• Two additional INSET days

• Termly staff wellbeing survey, providing an opportunity for anonymous feedback

• Strong cluster support, providing support and resources to reduce workload

United Learning

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. 

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.