
Teacher of Science
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JL32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 1 Year Fixed Term, Full-time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year Fixed Term - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Contract type: Full-time
Contract term: Maternity Cover (1 Year Fixed Term)
Salary:M1 to UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048)
Start date: 1 September 2026
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is a Good School in all areas “with Outstanding Leadership and Management” (OFSTED 2021 and SIAMS 2017). Our Christian Ethos underpins all aspects of school life and ‘Through God, We Care’ about all our young people, staff, parents and community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school which is thriving and is also an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious and hardworking individual to develop their career as we believe, ‘High Expectations, High Aspirations, and High Standards – You will succeed’.
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School is part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), which has primary through to Sixth Form provision. Therefore, there are many exciting cross phase professional development opportunities on offer for the successful candidate.
We are looking for:
Inspiration, passion, energy and a love of learning
Dedication and commitment to our Vision, Values and Christian Ethos
A teacher who will go above and beyond what is expected
Aspirations for future career development
Willing to make a contribution to the wider life of the school
High standards of appearance, professional conduct and expectations of staff and students
A positive ambassador for Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School and TCAT within the wider community
We can offer:
A vibrant school community
A school with an exciting future and desire to continuously improve
Highly motivated and talented staff with a strong team ethic
A warm friendly atmosphere based on Christian values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance
Wonderful students who want to succeed
A wide range of cross phase experiences and opportunities through our Multi Academy Trust (TCAT)
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 through ‘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.
How to Apply:
For further details and application forms visithttps://www.boteler.org.uk/vacancies/
Please use the ‘Teaching staff application form (Word)’ Please download and save to your computer before editing. (CV's are not acceptable)
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 10 March 2026 at noon
Interview date: Tuesday 17 March 2026
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A vibrant school community
- A school with an exciting future and desire to continuously improve
- Highly motivated and talented staff with a strong team ethic
- A warm friendly atmosphere based on Christian values of Hope, Compassion and Endurance
- Wonderful students who want to succeed
- A wide range of cross phase experiences and opportunities through our Multi Academy Trust (TCAT)
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)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 861 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School website
- Email address
- jmuckley@boteler.org.uk
School location
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