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 - ECT - Permanent

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

Permanent

MPS (currently £31,650 to £43,607) FTE

Applications are invited for the post of Class Teacher at Bowdon Church School, Grange Road, Bowdon, Cheshire WA14 3EX.
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 this
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
ECT Appropriate Body - Bright Futures
Early Career Framework (ECF) - Teach First : a structured two-year package of high-quality 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.

For further information, application form and person specification please contact the school Tel. 0161 928 8907

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

Tour of the school for applicants (please book with the school office 0161 928 8907) : Friday 2nd May 2pm & Wed 7th May 2pm

Closing date for applications: Mon 12th May 9am
Shortlist: Thurs 15th May
Lesson observation and interview: Week 20th May

Class Teacher - ECT - Fixed term (Maternity Cover)