About this Role:
Birchwood is a well-established, attractive, all round inclusive, co-educational secondary school and sixth form.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated Teacher of English with a genuine and infectious passion for the subject who will enthuse and engage the students they teach. The Faculty is well led and the team are enthusiastic, committed and supportive.
The English department has a close working relationship with the vibrant and growing media department. For more information about the English Faculty including curriculum maps please visit the school website here. If you have any further questions about this post, please feel free to email the Head of Faculty, Zara Bottier on zboittier@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.
About Birchwood High School:
Birchwood has a PAN of 240, and a current sixth form of 227, making us one of the biggest schools in the local area. Most students enter our school at Year 7 from primary schools within the town and surrounding area. We work hard to foster good relationships with our local primary schools and a particular emphasis is put on transition to Year 7.
We have great pride in being an inclusive school with an all-ability ethos that respects and responds to the different backgrounds and situations of all our students. We offer a broad curriculum choice and an extra- curricular programme that encompasses the National Curriculum and beyond. It is central to our ethos that the curriculum is accessible to all students and Birchwood has a strong local reputation for SEND provision.
Applications:
To apply, please ensure that when completing the online application form you include in your statement the reason for your interest in the role, what relevant skills and experience you have that will assist you in fulfilling the expectations of the role, your values and why you want to be part of the Birchwood Community.
Applications should be submitted using the My New Term platform no later than 9am on 22nd April 2025. Interviews will be held on 25th April 2025.
If you would like to find out more about the role and/or arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact the HR Manager at swilkinson@birchwoodhigh.org.uk or 01279 655936.
Birchwood High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).