Teacher of History
Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 February 2026
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Part time: Part Time 4 days/week, (Currently Wednesday is the non-working day) to cover a maternity leave
Contract type
- Fixed term - From February 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 to UPS3 (£32,916 to £51,048).
What skills and experience we're looking for
Part Time 4 days/week, (Currently Wednesday is the non-working day) to cover a maternity leave
From February 2026
M1 to UPS3 (£32,916 to £51,048).
Bridgewater High School in Warrington, Cheshire is seeking a dynamic and visionary Teacher of History to cover a maternity leave from February 2026.
We are looking for a talented Teacher of History who is passionate about student success and committed to innovation and excellence in education.
The History department is part of the wider History & RS faculty, which currently comprises of 8 subject specialists. Though a large team, we work cooperatively and there is a strong ethos of support within the department. All students are taught in mixed ability sets across KS3 and KS4.
At KS3, all students follow a wide and varied curriculum. In History we want students to use the past to engage in the world around them, by understanding the debate around issues such as the development of political power, impact of beliefs and world views.
At GCSE, History follows the Edexcel specification. The department also has a long history of strong GCSE outcomes.
The structure of the faculty comprises of the Head of Faculty, Head of RS and two KS3 coordinators.
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 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 History and has a strong commitment to student success. The ideal candidate will have a degree in 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 education across the trust, whilst being able to tap into a diverse community.
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.
Teacher application forms can be downloaded from the website https://bridgewaterhigh.org/job-vacancies/ and should be returned to Jacqui McInnes j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 2025 at 12 Noon
Interviews will be held w/c 24th November 2025
ECTs are welcome to apply
What the school offers its staff
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Bridgewater High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- 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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