Teacher (MPS)
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Vacancy: Mainscale Teacher M1-4 (KS1 or KS2)
Location: Bollington Cross Primary School
Bollington Cross is a successful school situated 3 miles from Macclesfield Town Centre and on the fringe of the Peak National Park.
Do you want to work in a school where;
‘…pupils treat each other with utmost respect and thoughtfulness, leading to exemplary behaviour.’
‘The Christian vision creates a culture of mutual support and care. There is a strong belief that when someone struggles, others have a responsibility to help them to overcome their difficulties. Consequently, staff feel supported and parents appreciate the help the school offers in times of need. As a result, members of the school community feel loved and cared for'.
(SIAMs May 2026)
Job Overview:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our experienced, friendly team in September 2026. This opportunity is for either Key stage 1 or Key stage 2, depending on the skills of the successful applicant. This is a temporary 1 year contract, in the first instance, which may lead to a permanent contract.
Bollington Cross is a Good school (Ofsted 2023) and has recently had a very successful SIAMs Inspection (May 2026) you can read both reports here:
https://www.bollingtoncross.cheshire.sch.uk/page/ofsted-reports/1519
We welcome applicants from ECTs and established Mainscale Teachers (M1-4).
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. In line with safer recruitment practices, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. This post is also subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018.
Visiting the school is recommended and if you would like to visit for a tour of the school, please contact Mrs C. Nelson, (Office Administration Assistant) on 01625 572 138 to arrange this.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24th June 2026 12 noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 24th June 2026 pm
Interviews will be held week commencing 29th June 2026.
Salary range
- £32,916 - £39,556 per year