Teacher of Business (Maternity Cover) at Birchwood High School

11 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BHS/63986

Location

Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

MPR / UPR Fringe

Closing Date

9:00am, 12th May 2025

Start Date

June 2025 or September 2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

15th May 2025

Interview Date(s) 15th May 2025

About this Role

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 an outstanding Teacher of Business (for maternity cover) to join our motivated and supportive Social Science Faculty. The successful candidate will need to be an enthusiastic, inspiring and motivating teacher who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and will ensure students have high aspirations and achieve their best.

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 9.00am on 12th May 2025. Interviews will be held soon 15th May 2025.

If you would like to find out more about the role and/or arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Mrs S Wilkinson directly at swilkinson@birchwoodhigh.org.uk.

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 2025).