Faculty Leader for STEM

Subject leadership of Science (including Forest School), DT and Computing

Full-time, permanent contract

Salary MPS/UPS + TLR2b

We are looking for a talented teacher of Science who will work with the faculty to inspire our pupils, raise their aspirations and ensure ambitious outcomes. Our school is currently on a rapid upward trajectory of improvement. Our pupils are well behaved and our resources are excellent. 

As part of Bordesley MAT, Birchensale Middle School works closely with Trinity High School, Woodfield Academy and Holyoakes Field First School in a very localised MAT focusing on the development of children in Redditch. Working together as part of the three-tier system we aspire to improve the educational offer for the local community.

Birchensale Middle School is a popular 5-form entry middle school with pupils on roll aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

The essential attributes are:

• Common sense and a desire to see young people learn;
• The ability to relate to young people;
• A commitment to professional development;
• The self-confidence to support students in a classroom environment on your own;
• Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities.

Birchensale Middle School can offer:

• Hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• Significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust.
• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
• A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• A staff wellbeing package, including Salary Sacrifice Car and Bike schemes, Employee Assistance Package, discount gym membership, will writing service.

For further information, or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mr P Clifton on cliftonp@birchensale.bmat.co.uk or 01527 68430.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th October 2024, 12 noon.

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via on the MAT’s Apprentice Application Form will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the entry criteria from the apprenticeship provider in order to be offered the post. Bordesley MAT is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Bordesley MAT is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.