13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    14 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS / UPS Fringe plus TLR 1D of £16,553

Head of Science job summary

About Birchwood High School

Birchwood High School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school, offering eight forms of entry for students in Years 7 to 11, along with a thriving Sixth Form that provides a diverse range of A-Level and BTEC courses. With a strong all-ability ethos, we are committed to ensuring that every student is valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. As a non-selective, co-educational school, we take pride in serving our local community and delivering a high-quality education that empowers young people for the future.

We are delighted to have been judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (January 2025), reflecting our dedication to educational excellence.

Situated in Bishop’s Stortford, our school enjoys an attractive, open setting near the town centre and train station, with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge, and beyond.

We are seeking to appoint, for September 2025, a Head of Science.

The Science faculty at Birchwood is a team of exceptionally committed teachers and technicians. They work tirelessly to support not only the students but also each other. The successful applicant will no doubt have their own vision and strategies and they will take over a team of staff and students who are ready, willing and able to be led by them on the next part of their journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is currently a successful second in Science or Head of Biology / Chemistry / Physics to take the next step in their career. Equally this post would suit a more experienced Head of Science.

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 mynewterm platform no later than 9am on 14th May 2025.
Interviews will be held 19th May 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 on 01279 655936 or at admin@birchwoodhigh.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) will be carried out for all successful candidates.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About Birchwood High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1425 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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