The Challenge Academy Trust, Warrington, Cheshire

The Challenge Academy Trust

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The Challenge Academy Trust

About The Challenge Academy Trust

Hello and welcome to The Challenge Academy Trust,

Established in 2017, TCAT emerged from the shared vision of like-minded leaders from local primary and secondary schools in Warrington along with Priestley College. This vision was simple: a commitment to deep collaboration aimed at improving and enhancing outcomes for children and young people within our community, a responsibility we continue to uphold today.

The world has witnessed profound change since our inception in 2017, ushering in a new landscape of challenges for both our staff and the young people we serve.

Consequently, our vision has evolved, with a newfound emphasis on the principle of agency. In our pursuit of better outcomes, the promotion of agency among children, young people, staff, and leaders has become pivotal to our future successes. Our objective is to equip all our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to navigate a changing world successfully. We aim to empower school leaders to run thriving academies whilst leveraging our strength and capacity to contribute to the broader educational system.

Our vision is rooted in our mission – to serve, challenge, and empower the educational community. We embody this mission by offering highly effective services to our academies, fostering strong leadership, investing in our workforce, and inspiring the children and young people in our care.

Our Academies

Meet The Team

Governance

The Challenge Academy Trust Vacancies

Teacher of Art

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire Bridgewater High School require a talented, committed, and enthusiastic teacher of Art to teach at KS3 & KS4.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Monthly
(M1 £32,916 - UPS3 £51,048)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Thursday 2nd Apr, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of History

Penketh High School, Warrington, Cheshire

Penketh High School, Warrington, Cheshire We are seeking an enthusiastic and well qualified Teacher of History who is driven to raising achievement and promoting high expectations of our pupils across KS3 and KS4.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 27th Mar, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire We require a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to start as soon as possible. Part time working may also be considered 3/4 days per week.: Permanent | Full-Time; £19,636.28 - £19,948.09 Annually (Actual)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Tuesday 31st Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Teacher of Girls PE with Additional Responsibility

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire We seek to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Girls PE to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-subscribed 11-16 academy. This role will also include add...: Maternity Cover | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS 01 to UPS 03 TLR2B (£5872)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 17th Apr, 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Assistant Head of Maths Faculty

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside The person appointed will join a Faculty with an unswerving commitment to ensure that every student achieves their goals, whatever their circumstances.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS 01 to UPS 03 Plus TLR 2B (£5869 p.a)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Wednesday 15th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 1st September 2026

Teacher of Business and Computing

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside The person appointed will join a Faculty with an unswerving commitment to ensure that every student achieves their goals, whatever their circumstances.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS 01 to UPS 03

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Friday 17th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 1st September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Exam Invigilator

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy is seeking reliable and responsible individuals to join our team of Casual Exam Invigilators. The role involves supporting the smooth running of public and internal examinat...: Casual Contract | Part-Time; £13.26 - £13.26 Hourly
NJC SCP 05 (£13. 26 per hour plus 15.04% Holiday Pay)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Friday 17th Apr, 2026 • Job start: Immediate Start

Teacher of Media & Film Studies

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire Teacher of Media & Film (0.6 FTE, 12‑month Fixed Term) Priestley College is seeking an enthusiastic Media & Film teacher to inspire and engage our sixth form students. This part‑time role (0.6)...: Fixed Term | Part-Time; £33,465.00 - £51,714.00 Annually (FTE)
Up to M9 on Sixth Form College's Salary Structure (£51,714 FTE)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 20th August 2026

Site Maintenance/ Estates Team Operative

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire

Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire We are looking to appoint a reliable Estates team member to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well‑run environment for our sixth form college. This hands‑on role supports day‑to‑day site op...: Permanent | Full-Time; £24,759.00 Annually (Actual)
Point 3 on the NJC Support Staff Pay Scale

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Thursday 26th Mar, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Playworker

Appleton Thorn Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire

Appleton Thorn Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire Appleton Thorn Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Play Worker to join our team to support our before school provision Monday to Wednesday and our after school provision Monday to Friday.: Permanent | Part-Time; £13.05 - £13.26 Hourly
TCAT School Support Grade 3 (scp 04: £25,185 to scp 05: £25,583 FTE - actual salary dependent on confirmed hours)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Friday 10th Apr, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

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Part of The Challenge Academy Trust

Appleton Thorn Primary School

Primary, Mixed (4 - 11 years) Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RW

1 vacancy

Playworker (Closing: Midnight, Friday 10th Apr, 2026)

Beamont Collegiate Academy

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Long Lane, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PX

2 vacancies

Bridgewater High School

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE

2 vacancies

Broomfields Junior School

Primary, Mixed (7 - 11 years) Bridge Lane, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AH

Dallam Community Primary School

Primary, Mixed (2 - 11 years) Boulting Avenue, Dallam, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 0JG

Great Sankey Primary School

Primary, Mixed (3 - 11 years) Great Sankey Primary School, Liverpool Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1SB

Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

Primary, Mixed (2 - 11 years) Clough Avenue, Longford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9PH

Padgate Academy

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Insall Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0LN

Penketh High School

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Heath Road, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2BY

1 vacancy

Teacher of History (Closing: Midday, Friday 27th Mar, 2026)

Penketh South Community Primary School

Primary, Mixed (2 - 11 years) Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2PN

Priestley College

16 plus, Mixed (16 - 19 years) Loushers Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD

2 vacancies

Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 16 years) Grammar School Road, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JL

South Wirral High School

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 18 years) Plymyard Avenue, Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH

2 vacancies

The Sutton Academy

Secondary, Mixed (11 - 18 years) Elton Head Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU

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