The Governors and Headteacher at Crowton Christ Church C.E. Primary School would like to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic teacher who will contribute significantly to our successful and hardworking team.

The post will be temporary from 4th November 2024 to 31st October 2025 initially, to cover a maternity leave. Salary is MPS M1-M3. The post is for a small EYFS/KS1 class working alongside the Headteacher (who has a 0.4 teaching commitment). There may also be a requirement to cover an afternoon of PPA in KS2, but we are open to discuss this with candidates.

Crowton Christ Church C.E Primary School is a warm and welcoming school with strong Christian and family values that underpin the whole education of our children. The successful candidate will be offered a supportive and friendly team to work with, along with helpful parents, governors and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn. We will be supportive of your professional development through ongoing performance management and appropriate training.

The successful candidate will be:
• Supportive of the ethos and values promoted within our Christian school
• Supportive of the aims and objectives of our Christian school
• An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing.
• Organised and an excellent time manager.
• Hardworking, with high expectations of themselves and their professional standards.
• Committed to CPD.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain successful working relationships with other colleagues.
• Able to plan and resource effective interventions to meet curricular objectives.
• Be willing to support the wider life of the school

We can offer you:

 A vibrant, warm and welcoming school environment  Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn  A supportive and friendly team of committed, talented and professional staff  A supportive governing body who are committed to our school  Continuous professional development

 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and this will be by prior arrangement. This will provide applicants with the opportunity to meet the leadership team and staff at the school. Please contact the school office (01928 788230 / admin@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk) to make an appointment.

Key Dates:
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th July at 12pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th July (afternoon)
Lesson Observations: Monday 15th / Tuesday 16th July
Interviews: Wednesday 17th July

Our school community places great emphasis on safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. The post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. Crowton Christ Church C.E. Primary School is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Thank you for your interest and we hope to welcome you to our school soon.

How to apply

Complete the Chester Diocesan Board of Education Teacher application form which is included with the advert.
• Complete the application form fully, ensuring all details are accurate and all declarations are signed. Please ensure you enclose two professional referees, one being your current employer (with name and email addresses if possible).
• Write a letter to accompany your application, addressing the key characteristics and experiences outlined in the person specification, along with details of the unique contribution that you could make to Crowton Christ Church C.E. Primary School. This letter should be no more than two sides of A4.
• CVs cannot be accepted.
• Email completed application forms to head@crowton.cheshire.sch.uk by the deadline provided.