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 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.

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 22nd April 2025
Interviews will be held 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 on 01279 655936

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.