Teacher of English
Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE24 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
20 April 2026
Latest start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time - Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3 (£31,916 to £51,048)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a talented English Teacher who is passionate about student success and committed to innovation and excellence in education.
The English Faculty at Bridgewater currently comprises of twelve subject specialists. Though a large team, we work together highly cooperatively and there is a strong ethos of support within the faculty. From years 8 to 11, students are taught in ability groups of two parallel set 1 classes; three parallel set 2 classes; two parallel set 3 classes. We have begun a trial this year of teaching Year 7 in mixed ability groupings.
At KS3, all students follow a wide a varied curriculum aimed at creating English students who are confident, inspired, and able to deal with the rigorous demands of GCSE. Students complete a key assessment each half-term which is used to influence further teaching. At GCSE, we follow the EDUQAS specification and aim to develop the knowledge and skills students have gained at Key Stage Three.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for someone who is passionate about English and has a strong commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English, or a related field.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer
As a teacher at Bridgewater High School, you will have the opportunity to work with a motivated student population and collaborate with a team of experienced and supportive colleagues. You will be supported by an outstanding parental body and be encouraged to innovate and experiment with new teaching strategies and techniques.
As part of a successful Multi Academy Trust, with the HQ based on the school site, you will have opportunity to influence the delivery of English education across the trust, whilst being able to tap into a diverse English community.
Our staff offer also includes:
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
- Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial, and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Bridgewater High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1674 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bridgewater High School website
- Email address
- j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com
School location
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