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Birchwood High School

Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD admin@birchwoodhigh.org.uk http://www.birchwoodonline.co.uk/
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137637

Birchwood High School

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.

Current Vacancies

Teacher of Maths and Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator

Teacher of Maths and Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS Fringe + TLR2B
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 15th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: April 2026 or September 2026 (or earlier if available)

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS Fringe
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 11th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: April 2026 or sooner if available

School Finance Director

School Finance Director

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £67,796.00 Annually (Actual)
      Leadership Range (11-15) Fringe - £67,796 - £74,532
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 8th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: January 2026 (later by negotiation)

Teacher of Sociology

Teacher of Sociology

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS / UPR Fringe
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Tuesday 9th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: April 2026  •  Suitable for ECTs
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School Information

Location: Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Phase: Secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 18 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137637
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD admin@birchwoodhigh.org.uk http://www.birchwoodonline.co.uk/

Current Vacancies

Teacher of Maths and Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator

Teacher of Maths and Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS Fringe + TLR2B
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 15th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: April 2026 or September 2026 (or earlier if available)

Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS Fringe
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 11th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: April 2026 or sooner if available

School Finance Director

School Finance Director

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  £67,796.00 Annually (Actual)
      Leadership Range (11-15) Fringe - £67,796 - £74,532
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Monday 8th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: January 2026 (later by negotiation)

Teacher of Sociology

Teacher of Sociology

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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-Le...

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS / UPR Fringe
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Tuesday 9th Dec, 2025  •  Job start: April 2026  •  Suitable for ECTs
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Are you looking for a different role at Birchwood High School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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