Assistant Principal
Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BDThis job expired on 16 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
16 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 March 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £62,333 - £68,536
Additional allowances
Flexible Strategic time possible
Assistant Principal job summary
This key leadership position presents an exciting opportunity to join the School’s Senior Leadership Team. Birchwood is an exciting place to work with a clear sense of direction and excellent facilities. As an 11-18 mixed school with 1450 students on roll, we are very proud of our school, where students not only leave with strong academic qualifications but also as well–rounded individuals with a clear sense of responsibility. Ofsted judged the school in 2019 to be good with some outstanding features and, despite the Covid Pandemic, there is a real energy about the school to continue to develop and improve.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Birchwood High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Birchwood High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@birchwoodhigh.org.uk
Birchwood High School - Bishop's Stortford Birchwood is an over-subscribed, genuinely comprehensive 11-18 Converter Academy with impressive facilities and results beginning to tip into the "outstanding" category. The majority of our Year 11 students stay on into our Sixth Form, 80% of whom then attend University. As a school we pride ourselves on the high expectations we make of students and staff, prioritising excellence in both lesson preparation and delivery in the classroom. In all, Birchwood is a dynamic and supportive environment in which staff and students work with a clear sense of purpose, community and commitment. The school offers an effective and supportive induction and professional development package, available to all teachers as part of the school's commitment to a holistic learning community. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Arranging a visit to Birchwood High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.
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