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
KS3 Science Lead
Start Date: January 2024
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR2b
The Science Faculty is a very strong department with a mixture of committed teachers of varied backgrounds and experiences, and the department benefits from strong and supportive leadership. It is envisaged that the person appointed will be enthusiastic about science and enjoy teaching the subject to all levels and abilities, and who is committed to ensuring pupil enjoyment and progress within our successful department. The ideal specialism is Chemistry or Physics, but please do not let this stop you from applying.
The successful candidate will:
• Be able to deliver Science to KS4
• Support the HOF in the smooth running of the department and to deputise when necessary.
• To provide professional leadership and management of teaching and learning of KS3 Sciences in order to secure high quality teaching
• Assist the HOF with data and examination administration for KS3
• Take responsibility for KS2 to KS3 science transition and progress in science at KS3
• Promote the extra-curricular life of the department for KS3
• Have high regard for their learning environment and resources
• Aspire to be a talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher, who will ensure outstanding progress for all students
• Be skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning.
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).
For further details and an application form please visit: www.birchwoodhigh.org
Closing date for application: 9am Wednesday 16th October 2024.
Interview date: Friday 18th October 2024.
Application forms should be returned to joinus@birchwoodhigh.org and preferably not through TES.
Non-teaching Vacancies
Catering Supervisor
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: 30 hours per week
Contract Term: Permanent, Term time only, plus 5 INSET days
Salary: NJC Grade 5, 30 hours per week. £24,702 – £27,334 FTE. Actual pay is £17,228-£19,064 (Pay award pending)
We are looking to appoint a friendly, experienced and enthusiastic catering supervisor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous Catering experience within a similar environment.
- Previous cooking experience within a similar environment.
- Competent baking skills making biscuits, cakes, etc.
- Supervisory/Management skills.
- Relevant professional catering qualification.
- Good understanding of budgets.
- Ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to change and take on different tasks as and when required.
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).
For further details and an application form please visit: www.birchwoodhigh.org
Closing date for application: Monday 28th October 2024 at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Application forms should be returned to joinus@birchwoodhigh.org
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.
