Teacher of English
Padgate Academy, Warrington, WA2 0LN14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS – UPS £32,916 - £51,048 per annum full time
What skills and experience we're looking for
Temporary Contract to cover a Maternity Leave
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.
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.
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.
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.
Further information about the job
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).
Applying for the job
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About Padgate Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 642 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Padgate Academy website
- Email address
- info@padgateacademy.co.uk
Padgate Academy is a fully inclusive secondary academy in North Warrington.
The school benefits from being part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). At Padgate we are unswervingly committed to serving the local community through provision of a first-class education for all students. We are also committed to providing all students at the academy with a rich and ambitious curriculum offer enabling them to acquire the high-level knowledge that allows them to be successful during their time at the academy, as well as prepared to meet the demands of what comes next.
During the time students are at the academy, they are also able to supplement the rich academic curriculum with opportunities to develop their creativity, character, and leadership. We believe that these aspects of education are fundamental to developing the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to enable them to thrive. These aspects of school life are brought together in our CAS programme (creativity, activity, and society) which provides opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, and expression, and enables them to make a positive contribution to society beyond the classroom.
As a school we also believe in the importance of our students demonstrating good manners, showing respect, and demonstrating kindness in all they do. Students are also expected to always have a positive attitude to their learning. These things underpin our school culture and ethos and are celebrated as part of our comprehensive rewards system. We are proud of our caring pastoral support and want all students to feel happy, safe, and supported during their time here.
Visitors to the school often comment on the positive relationships at the school as well as the warm and supportive learning environment. All these aspects of school life are encapsulated in our school motto ‘Proud to be Padgate’.
Adam McMillan BA (Hons)
Principal
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