Staff Vacancies

We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to join our strong, friendly and enthusiastic staff team.

Please see current vacancies listed below. Visits are welcomed.

Please note:-

When applying  for a teaching post at Bowdon Church School it is essential that you complete the Chester Diocese Application Form and NOT a Trafford Application Form.  You should also address items in the person specification specifically and not submit a standard letter.

Class Teacher

36.25hrs (5 days) per week, plus INSET days

Permanent

MPS (currently £30,000 to £41,333) FTE

The Governors of Bowdon Church School wish to appoint a highly motivated teacher to join our hard-
working, lively and successful team.

We are looking for someone with:
• High expectations of themselves and others
• The ability to uphold and promote the Christian Vision & Values of Bowdon Church School
• A passion for teaching and learning and providing the very best outcomes for all children
• Excellent classroom practice
• An inclusive approach to their teaching
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A commitment to self-development and self-improvement

In return we can offer:
• The opportunity to work in a large, successful school
• Support from the senior leadership team and other relevant professionals
• Opportunities to network with local schools and local hubs
• Commitment to your continued professional development and support to undertake NPQs (or
similar)

ECTs may apply and we can offer:
• Weekly collaborative planning with your year group teachers
• Weekly ECT release time
• Weekly mentor meetings with an experienced mentor
• Access to a wide range of CPD opportunities
• Support from experienced subject leaders in school and across the school

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.
As a school we are striving for better representation of our community within our staff and thus encourage applicants with diverse voices to consider nomination whether that be ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexuality etc. The school is committed to becoming consistently and pro-actively anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
Bowdon Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
 

Applications should be submitted to applications@bowdoncs.org for the attention of Mr Z. Richardson
(School Business Manager)

Tour of school - Monday 29th & Tues 30th April - please book via applications@bowdoncs.org 

Closing date for applications: Fri 10th May
Shortlist: Wed 15th May
Lesson observation and interview: Week beginning 20th May

Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Year 2)

Full Time, Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Immediate start or following notice period until 06/04/25

NJC Band 4, SCP 12-17  (£26,421 to £28,770) pro rata

Applications are invited for the post of Teaching Assistant Level 3 at Bowdon Church School, Grange
Road, Bowdon, Cheshire WA14 3EX.

The Governors of Bowdon Church School wish to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join
our hard-working, lively and successful team.

We are looking for someone with:

• High expectations of themselves and others
• The ability to uphold and promote the Christian Vision & Values of Bowdon Church School
• A passion for teaching and learning and providing the very best outcomes for all children
• Excellent classroom practice
• An inclusive approach to their classroom support and teaching
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A commitment to self-development and self-improvement

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to work in a large, successful school
• Support from the Year 2 team, senior leadership team and other relevant professionals
• Opportunities to network with local schools and local hubs
• Commitment to your continued professional development

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.

Bowdon C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be required before interview.
For further information, application form, job description and person specification please see below

Applications should be submitted to applications@bowdoncs.org for the attention of Mr Z. Richardson
(School Business Manager)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st May 2024

Lesson observation and interview: 7th & 8th May 2024

Reception After School Club Manager

Part-time, Permanent, 12 hours per week 15:30 to 17:30 Mon-Fri

(Plus 2 hours Management time - day/time for management time negotiable)

NJC Band 4, SCP 6 - 11
(£26,421 to £28,770) pro rata

The Governors of Bowdon Church School are looking to appoint a new, enthusiastic and reliable Wrap Around Care Manager for our Reception After School Club. We are looking for an individual who is keen to excel and willing to make an active contribution to our dedicated team. Successful applicants will join a hardworking and supportive staff.

We are looking for someone with:
- High expectations of themselves and others
- The ability to uphold and promote the Christian Vision & Values of Bowdon Church School
- A passion to provide the very best outcomes for all children
- An inclusive approach to the provision
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- A commitment to self-development and self-improvement

In return we can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a large, successful school with a supportive community
- Support from the EYFS team, senior leadership team and other relevant professionals
- Commitment to your continued professional development

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.
As a school we are striving for better representation of our community within our staff and thus encourage applicants with diverse voices to consider nomination whether that be ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexuality etc. The school is committed to becoming consistently and pro-actively anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
Bowdon Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
 

Applications should be submitted to applications@bowdoncs.org for the attention of Mr Z. Richardson
(School Business Manager)
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Interviews & observations: Thursday 9th May 2024

Reception After School Club Assistant

Part-time, Temporary, 10 hours per week

Immediate start or following notice period until 31/08/2024

15:30 to 17:30 Mon-Fri
NJC Band 3, SCP 6 - 11 (£23,893 to £25,979) pro rata

The Governors of Bowdon Church School are looking to appoint a new, enthusiastic and reliable After School Childcare Worker Level 2 for our Reception After School Club. We are looking for an individual who is keen to excel and willing to make an active contribution to our dedicated team.
Successful applicants will join a hardworking and supportive staff.

We are looking for someone with:
- High expectations of themselves and others
- The ability to uphold and promote the Christian Vision & Values of Bowdon Church School
- A passion to provide the very best outcomes for all children
- An inclusive approach to the provision
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- A commitment to self-development and self-improvement

In return we can offer:
- The opportunity to work in a large, successful school with a supportive community
- Support from the EYFS team, senior leadership team and other relevant professionals
- Commitment to your continued professional development

As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.
As a school we are striving for better representation of our community within our staff and thus encourage applicants with diverse voices to consider nomination whether that be ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexuality etc. The school is committed to becoming consistently and pro-actively anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
Bowdon Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Applications should be submitted to applications@bowdoncs.org for the attention of Mr Z. Richardson
(School Business Manager)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7

th May 2024
Interviews & observations: Thursday 9th May 2024

School Bursar

Salary Scale: Band 6
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 Hours per week
Working weeks: Term-time plus 5 INSET days

Post-Paris NJC Band 6 (£32,076 to £33,945) FTE

Responsible to: School Business Manager

Applications are invited for the post of Bursar at Bowdon Church School
The Governors of Bowdon Church School wish to appoint a highly motivated Bursar to join our hard-working, lively
and successful team.
We are looking for someone with:
• High expectations of themselves and others
• The ability to uphold and promote the Christian Vision & Values of Bowdon Church School
• A passion for accounting and school finance
• Experience with school finance management systems (SIMS & FMS currently used)
• Great record keeping
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A commitment to self-development and self-improvement

In return we can offer:
• The opportunity to work in a large, successful school
• Support from the senior leadership team and other relevant professionals
• Opportunities to network with local schools and support providers
• Commitment to your continued professional development and support to undertake NPQs (or similar)

This role is not suitable for an those without previous experience in school finance.
As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, the valid applications must be supported by the Chester
Diocese application form and a completed person specification sheet.
As a school we are striving for better representation of our community within our staff and thus encourage
applicants with diverse voices to consider nomination whether that be ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexuality
etc. The school is committed to becoming consistently and pro-actively anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
Bowdon Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff
and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested,
prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of
qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
 

Applications should be submitted to applications@bowdoncs.org for the attention of Mr Z. Richardson (School
Business Manager)