Teacher of English

Teaching Vacancies; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Warrington is seeking an exceptional English Teacher for a temporary contract covering maternity leave from January 2026 to December 2026. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate students, working within Padgate Academy, a distinguished institution. Opportunities may arise for permanent placement following cover. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome, with a focus on safeguarding and community values.

Benefits

Personalized CPD

Support for workload and wellbeing

Two week October half term

Qualifications

• Exceptional skills in motivating and inspiring students.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, inspire, and excite students through English.
• Work collaboratively with primary and secondary colleagues.
• Participate in the application process and submit forms.

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Temporary Contract to cover a Maternity Leave

Contract details

• MPS – UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum full time
• Required from January 2026 to December 2026
• It is envisaged that the contract will run to December 2026 or until the return of the post holder if sooner. There is a possibility that the post could be made permanent following the maternity leave cover ending.

Role

We are seeking an exceptional English Teacher who can motivate, inspire and excite students and staff through their subject. If you are ready for this exciting challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.

About Padgate Academy

Padgate Academy, a distinguished member of the Warrington-based multi-academy trust "The Challenge Academy Trust," and is committed to achieving excellence as a cornerstone of its community-focused mission. The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of the many opportunities which are offered to work collaboratively with primary and secondary colleagues across the Trust.

In May 2023 Padgate Academy was judged to be ‘good’ in all categories by Ofsted. We are determined to progress the school further but need the very best teachers to do so. We look towards our PRIDE values (positivity, resilience, integrity, determination and endeavour), which we aspire to demonstrate on a daily basis.

Application process

Join us at Padgate Academy as we embark on an exciting journey towards educational excellence. Apply now to make a lasting impact in our vibrant school community.

Applications from experienced teachers, as well as ECTs, are welcome. Applications will be considered from candidates who wish to apply for this role on a job share basis.

The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) and Padgate Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Please apply on a Padgate Academy Teaching application form which can be found via the vacancies link on our website https://padgateacademy.co.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications Monday 13th October 2025 – 10.00am
Interviews will be conducted Thursday 16th October 2025

What the school offers its staff

Our commitment to staff wellbeing is as strong as our dedication to student achievement, creating a community where everyone can flourish. At Padgate we offer personised CPD, feedback is prioritised over marking, high levels of support in regards to workload and wellbeing and a two week October half term.

Commitment to safeguarding

Padgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).