Vacancies
Birchwood Community High School is an OFSTED ‘Good’ School (October 2018 OFSTED Report). We are on an exciting journey with extremely high levels of student engagement and rapidly improving examination results. We hold the very highest aspirations for all members of the school community and are delighted to offer you the opportunity to join our ‘no blame’ coaching culture and be part of our success as we relentlessly strive to raise standards even further.
Our Vision
Team Birchwood believe in the power of aspiration, knowledge and kindness. We know that we achieve our best when we work together.
We are a highly successful Community High School & College. You will be joining a vibrant and energetic work environment and join a highly committed group of staff and students who are ambitious for their future and proud of their school.
Latest Vacanices
Teaching Vacancies
Cover Supervisor
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only, plus 5 INSET days
Contract Term: Fixed Term (until 31st August 2026 in the first instance)
Salary: NJC Grade 5 £25,992 – £28,654 FTE. (Actual pay is £19,639-£21,628)
Birchwood Community High School is a thriving school at the heart of community life and continues to grow and flourish. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our team. The successful candidate will work alongside a small team providing cover for absent teachers, giving instruction/teaching the set work provided by the absent teacher, and ensure students are on task and show a positive attitude for learning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people aged 11–16 in an educational setting.
- Is confident, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Is committed to raising aspirations and supporting the progress of all learners.
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school community.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Access to staff wellbeing and benefits programmes.
Please see the linked documents below for further details. If, prior to submitting an application, you would like to see for yourself why we believe this is such a fabulous school in which to work, then do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal requirement. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formally CRB).
Cover Supervisor – Application Pack
Closing date for application: Thursday 17th July 2025 at 9am.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Application forms should be returned to joinus@birchwoodhigh.org
Non-teaching Vacancies
Currently no vacancies
Our teachers have:
Excellent teaching skills.
Experience of leading people, a curriculum area and aspects of teaching and learning.
An awareness of the national educational picture and an interest in educational research.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High expectations of all and commitment to all aspects of school life.
An open, empathetic and collaborative approach to leadership.
Flexibility, energy and imagination.
Passion and drive to help the school realise its vision.
We will offer you:
An outstanding, positive ethos where staff thrive, students enjoy and achieve.
A school and college that is genuinely at the heart of its community.
Staff and Governors who are committed, talented and highly motivated.
A wide range of professional development opportunities.
First class learning facilities including public library and sports centre with a 3G pitch.
Easy access to Liverpool, Manchester and the Cheshire countryside.
If emailing your application or require further information, please contact Mrs Jane Calderbank, PA to the Headteacher.
