Job Description

BOWDON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL

Grange Road

Bowdon

Cheshire

WA14 3EX

Tel 0161 928 8907

Email: applications@bowdoncs.org

Headteacher: Mrs S Halliwell

CLASS TEACHER ECT

Fixed term (Maternity Cover) from 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2025

Possible extension or permanent post thereafter

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

1.0 FTE (5 days) per week, plus INSET days

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

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 or use the school website: www.bowdoncs.org where an application pack can be obtained here Staff Vacancies | Bowdon Church School.

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

Closing date for applications - Mon 12 May 2025 at 9.00 am

Shortlisting - Thursday 15 May 2025

Lesson observation and interview Week commencing Monday 20 May 2025