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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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Creative Arts Technician
Birchwood Community High School is seeking a talented, proactive and Creative Arts Technician to join our busy and lively Drama, Music and Arts Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with professional experience in live and recorded sound who wants to inspire young people in a forward-thinking, values-led School.
Working with staff and students across Years 7–11, you will support the delivery of an outstanding Music, Music Technology and Drama curriculum, as well as Co-Curricular activities, concerts, tours and live events. You will take the lead on live sound, recording and media production, ensuring our performances and projects are delivered to professional standards.
Main responsibilities include:
- To support teaching colleagues with the delivery of high quality of learning and experience for students within the Creative Arts Departments.
- To provide effective administration, operational and technical support within the Creative Arts Departments.
- To effectively support regular extra-curricular activities.
- To provide technical and operational support for whole school events
This rewarding role would be perfect for an experienced creative arts professional seeking a new challenge in a supportive friendly environment where staff can achieve their highest potential.
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).
Start Date: January 2026 (ideally)
Salary: £25,989 – £26,403 FTE (pro rata salary is £15,709)
Salary Grade: NJC Grade 4
Contract Term: Permanent
Contract Type: 26 hours per week
Closing date for application: 9am Monday 15th December 2025.
Please return to joinus@birchwoodhigh.org
Creative Arts Technician – Job Advert
Creative Arts Technician – Application Pack
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.
