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.
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Teaching Assistant
The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Teaching Assistant. The role will primarily involve supporting students in the classroom, preparing additional resources and delivering personalised intervention programs for key students.
All necessary training will be provided and you will be warmly welcomed into a team of professionals who work to support students with a variety of additional needs including those with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
As well as experienced TAs, we are interested in hearing from applicants who may be considering a change in career or would like to gain experience working in the education sector or wish to make a move from a primary to secondary setting.
Please see the linked documents or our website 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).
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
Salary: £25,989-£26,403 FTE (pro rata salary is £15,105 – £15,346)
Salary Grade: NJC Grade 4 (Points 6-7)
Contract Term: Fixed Term – until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
Contract Type: 25 hours per week over 4 days Term Time Only plus 5 inset days
Closing date for application: 16TH October 2025 at 9.00am.
Please return to joinus@birchwoodhigh.org
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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.
