Teacher of English

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) M1 (£31916 ) - UPS3 (£51048)

Teacher of English job summary

Teacher of English (Full-time, Permanent)

M1 to UPS3 (£31,916 to £51,048).

From Tuesday 1st September 2026 or Monday 4th January 2026

Bridgewater High School in Warrington, Cheshire is seeking a dynamic and visionary Teacher of English from 1st September 2026 or 4th January 2027

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 structure of the faculty comprises of the Head of Faculty with coordinators at each Key Stage. We are generally well resourced, and our classrooms are equipped with promethean boards.

At Bridgewater High School, we value innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Our teachers work together to write and continually develop dynamic and engaging lessons. This collaborative approach to planning and preparation has raised the standards of teaching and learning English at Bridgewater over the last few years.

Overall, we believe that education is not just about imparting knowledge, but about inspiring a pride and joy that will last a lifetime.

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 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.

You will have access to dedicated English rooms, all suited with state-of-the-art Promethean boards.

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

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’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgewater-high-school-warrington

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