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Birchwood Community
High School
I am absolutely delighted and privileged to be the Headteacher of Birchwood Community High School. As a school, we understand young people only get one chance to experience school-life and our aim is very simple: to support them to grow into confident and independent learners with high aspirations, a love of learning and strong community values.
Ms E Mills
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Teaching Assistant Opportunity 📚Birchwood Community High School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team.This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting students to achieve their full potential within a positive and inclusive learning environment.Full training will be provided, and you will be warmly welcomed into a team of professionals who work together to support students with a variety of additional needs, including those with an EHCP.We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, as well as those considering a career change, looking to gain experience in education or wishing to make the move from a primary to a secondary setting.If you are enthusiastic, caring and passionate about helping young people learn, develop and thrive, we would love to hear from you.Start: ASAP31.25 hours per week | Term Time only + 5 INSET daysFixed Term until 31st August 2027NJC Grade 4 | £25,989 - £26,403 FTE(Actual salary £18,881 - £19,182)Apply now via www.birchwoodhigh.orgClosing date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026Interview: Date to be confirmed
Attendance Manager Opportunity 📊Birchwood Community High School is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Attendance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who can go beyond administrative tracking to drive high standards of attendance, use data to identify trends and lead effective interventions that support students and families.Working alongside our Safeguarding and Pastoral Team and Assistant Headteacher for Attendance, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing whole-school attendance strategies, leading targeted interventions, supporting vulnerable students and working collaboratively with families, staff and external agencies.If you are passionate about improving attendance and ensuring every student is supported to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.Start: ASAP37 hours per week | Term Time only + 5 INSET daysPermanent | NJC Grade 8 £39,152 - £42,839 FTE (Actual salary £33,678 - £36,850)Apply now via www.birchwoodhigh.orgClosing date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026Interview: Date to be confirmed
