Teacher of Science
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Warrington, WA2 0LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | dad8561d-1445-4d93-954e-d693798a78f1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Permanent, Full Time
MPS 1 – UPS 3 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum full time
Required September 2026
Padgate Academy is seeking a passionate and innovative teacher who can inspire students and ignite a lasting enthusiasm for Science. The Sciences broaden the horizons of young people, both in terms of opportunity and cultural richness. We are seeking a talented and inspirational teacher who can foster a love of Science in our students.
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.
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. 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 regard to workload and wellbeing and a two week October half term.
Padgate Academy is a member of the Warrington-based multi-academy trust “The Challenge Academy Trust” and 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.
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/TCAT Teaching application form which can be found via the vacancies link on our website https://padgateacademy.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications Friday 23 January 2026 at noon.
Interviews will be conducted Wednesday 28 January 2026.
What the school offers its staff
Our 1,500 strong workforce is our greatest asset. Our teachers and support staff all play a pivotal role in enabling ouryoung learners to fulfil their potential in life.
At The Challenge Academy Trust wewant to embed a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. Our staff workload, wellbeing and benefits offer demonstrates our commitment to ensure we can:
• Provide a workload that is fair and reasonable.
• Foster an environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• Develop employee’s personal and professional skills & knowledge continuously throughout their careers.
• Provide structured routes for career progression
• Reward people fairly with transparent and appropriate pay and conditions of service alongside additional benefits.
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).
Permanent, Full Time
MPS 1 – UPS 3 £32,916 - £51,048 per annum full time
Required September 2026
Padgate Academy is seeking a passionate and innovative teacher who can inspire students and ignite a lasting enthusiasm for Science. The Sciences broaden the horizons of young people, both in terms of opportunity and cultural richness. We are seeking a talented and inspirational teacher who can foster a love of Science in our students.
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.
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. 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 regard to workload and wellbeing and a two week October half term.
Padgate Academy is a member of the Warrington-based multi-academy trust “The Challenge Academy Trust” and 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.
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/TCAT Teaching application form which can be found via the vacancies link on our website https://padgateacademy.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications Friday 23 January 2026 at noon.
Interviews will be conducted Wednesday 28 January 2026.
What the school offers its staff
Our 1,500 strong workforce is our greatest asset. Our teachers and support staff all play a pivotal role in enabling ouryoung learners to fulfil their potential in life.
At The Challenge Academy Trust wewant to embed a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. Our staff workload, wellbeing and benefits offer demonstrates our commitment to ensure we can:
• Provide a workload that is fair and reasonable.
• Foster an environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• Develop employee’s personal and professional skills & knowledge continuously throughout their careers.
• Provide structured routes for career progression
• Reward people fairly with transparent and appropriate pay and conditions of service alongside additional benefits.
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).