Careers & Vacancies

The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School is an exciting place to be. We know, nurture and inspire our community to be the best version of themselves through a better understanding of the Christian faith, and a rich set of opportunities that support and challenge our learners so they are equipped to succeed. Through their engagement in society at Bishops’ and beyond, students make a positive difference through their wise action and a sense of responsibility. Our students’ initiative, drive and resilience will enable them to flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness.’ (John 10:10).

37 hours per week, term time only 39 weeks pa
Grade 4 (point 4-6) Actual Salary £16,264 - £16,921
Plus membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Required ASAP

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic and confident person to join our Leadership Support Team to provide assistance, organisation and analysis support for the headteacher and senior team to allow them maximum time to devote to the management of the school to achieve SIAMs, Ofsted and Stakeholder success.

The Bishops’ Blue Coat CE High School is a high achieving and forward thinking school, which is oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.

If you would be interested in joining us then please download an application pack from our website www.bishopschester.co.uk.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 10th May 2021
The Bishops’ High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding

Headteacher's Letter Job Description

Minibus driver salary £9.55 per hour (term time only)

7.00 am – 8.30 am (Monday – Friday)
3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Monday – Friday excluding Tuesday)
2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (Tuesday)

We require a person to drive our 17 seat school minibus at the beginning and end of the school day. Candidates should have a D1 on a clean full driving licence. They should be confident in interacting with children and maintain a good atmosphere on the bus. The hours will be part time to cover morning/afternoon school runs (approximately one and a half hour each run). Please note that school finishes one hour earlier on a Tuesday. There may be the opportunity for other ad hoc hours, so flexibility would be an advantage

If you would be interested in joining us then please visit our website for further details and an application form at www.bishopschester.co.uk.
Closing date: Tuesday 4 May 2021
The Bishops’ High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding.

Gardener salary £9.55 per hour (full year)
2 hours per week

We are looking for someone with an interest and experience in gardening to maintain the shrub and flower beds around the school site. The hours will be 2 hours per week, possibly increasing in the summer months.

If you would be interested in joining us then please visit our website for further details and an application form at www.bishopschester.co.uk. If you would like to discuss the role further our facilities , health and safety manager, Sarah Hewitt will be pleased speak to you
Closing date: Tuesday 4 May 2021
The Bishops’ High School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding.

Bishops' is an exciting place to be and it is the people we work with that make it so.

Mr A Owen – School Timetable implementation and modeller, Teacher of MFL

“I find Bishops’ an extremely rewarding place to work where the pupils and staff are at the centre of decisions made, fully embracing the school’s ethos of a place where all are nurtured. During my time at Bishops’ I’ve been able to become involved in a variety of opportunities outside of the classroom, such as DofE, trips abroad and primary transition events. Bishops’ is a school with a strong professional development culture. I’m proud to have been part of the school’s journey.”

Mrs C Lloyd – Receptionist

“As a previous student I have many happy memories of my time at Bishops’ as a student. During my time studying the ethos and support received was fantastic and today as an adult I see how this remains. I feel so proud as I did as a student now employed at the school. l I continue to be impressed with the caring and high-quality support given to students. More recently, I have been able to observe the working practices of the school not only through my working at a place in which sits fondly in my heart but also through family members who have attended. Today I feel as happy and proud of the school as I did as a Student”

Dr D James – Science Teacher

“I see Bishops’ as a place to work where staff are understanding to the needs of students and other staff. Year on year I notice improvements in both the structure and the approach to learning which is driven by wanting to improve outcomes for all students, not just for Ofsted. Looking forward, I can’t see anywhere else that I would wish to teach.”