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

Head of Year Key Stage 3 (Maternity Cover)

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside The Principal and Governors are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join the successful pastoral team at the academy as a maternity cover for 14 months. This post will involve working closely with th...: Maternity Cover | Part-Time; £34,434.00 - £38,220.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £30,073- £33,380 per annum based on 45.54 weeks paid.

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026

Receptionist

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire RECEPTIONIST - Required ASAP Full Time Term Time Only (37hrs/week x 38 weeks per year) Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm & Friday 8am – 3.30pm Grade 4 SCP 6-7 Actual Salary £21,780.86 - £22,127.82: Permanent | Part-Time; £21,780.86 - £22,127.82 Annually (Actual)
Grade 4, SCP 6-7

New SHARE

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

Class Teacher with Leadership Responsibility for Curriculum & Assessment

Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire

Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire We are looking for an exceptional and proven classroom practitioner with experience of working in Key Stage Two and with aspirations of being a school leader, to continue to drive standards in teachin...: Permanent | Full-Time; £43,083.00 - £54,575.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS4 (£39,556) to UPS3 (£51,048) plus TLR 2a (£3,527)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026

Teacher of Maths

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Maths to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-subscribed 11-16 academy.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS 1 to UPS 3

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of Science (Biology Specialism)

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Science to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-subscribed 11-16 academy.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS 1 to UPS 3

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 27th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Assistant Director of Science (Biology)

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Assistant Director of Science (Biology Specialist) to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-s...: Permanent | Full-Time; £43,083.00 - £54,575.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS 1 to UPS 3 Plus TLR2a £3527

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 27th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026

Assistant Head ofScience 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)
MPS01 to UPS03 plus TLR 2b (£5,869 p.a.)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Wednesday 22nd Apr, 2026 • Job start: 1st September 2026

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, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 1st September 2026

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 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

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

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

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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

Beamont Collegiate Academy

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

5 vacancies

Bridgewater High School

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

1 vacancy

Receptionist (Closing: Midday, Monday 20th Apr, 2026)

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

1 vacancy

Class Teacher with Leadership Responsibility for Curriculum & Assessment (Closing: Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026)

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

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

1 vacancy

Teacher of Media & Film Studies (Closing: Midday, Monday 20th Apr, 2026)

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

3 vacancies

The Sutton Academy

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

1 vacancy

Head of Year Key Stage 3 (Maternity Cover) (Closing: Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026)

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The Challenge Academy Trust Vacancies

Head of Year Key Stage 3 (Maternity Cover)

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside

The Sutton Academy, St Helens, Merseyside The Principal and Governors are seeking to appoint a Head of Year to join the successful pastoral team at the academy as a maternity cover for 14 months. This post will involve working closely with th...: Maternity Cover | Part-Time; £34,434.00 - £38,220.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual Salary: £30,073- £33,380 per annum based on 45.54 weeks paid.

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026

Receptionist

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire RECEPTIONIST - Required ASAP Full Time Term Time Only (37hrs/week x 38 weeks per year) Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm & Friday 8am – 3.30pm Grade 4 SCP 6-7 Actual Salary £21,780.86 - £22,127.82: Permanent | Part-Time; £21,780.86 - £22,127.82 Annually (Actual)
Grade 4, SCP 6-7

New SHARE

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

Class Teacher with Leadership Responsibility for Curriculum & Assessment

Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire

Great Sankey Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire We are looking for an exceptional and proven classroom practitioner with experience of working in Key Stage Two and with aspirations of being a school leader, to continue to drive standards in teachin...: Permanent | Full-Time; £43,083.00 - £54,575.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS4 (£39,556) to UPS3 (£51,048) plus TLR 2a (£3,527)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026

Teacher of Maths

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Maths to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-subscribed 11-16 academy.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS 1 to UPS 3

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of Science (Biology Specialism)

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher of Science to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-subscribed 11-16 academy.: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS 1 to UPS 3

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 27th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Assistant Director of Science (Biology)

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire

Beamont Collegiate Academy, Warrington, Cheshire Beamont Collegiate Academy seeks to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Assistant Director of Science (Biology Specialist) to join a strong department in a vibrant, high performing and over-s...: Permanent | Full-Time; £43,083.00 - £54,575.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS 1 to UPS 3 Plus TLR2a £3527

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 27th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026

Assistant Head ofScience 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)
MPS01 to UPS03 plus TLR 2b (£5,869 p.a.)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Wednesday 22nd Apr, 2026 • Job start: 1st September 2026

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, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 1st September 2026

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 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

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

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)