Headteacher

The Governing Body of Birchensale Middle School seek an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring professional with outstanding leadership and teaching skills who will:

• Use their personal qualities to lead the school, building on the current successes, to ensure that every single students is able to reach and exceed their potential
• Have the enthusiasm and commitment to motivate, inspire and support students and our dedicated, talented staff
• The ability to innovate and drive improvement
• The ability to work in partnership with parents and the wider community.

As governors and trustees, we have always been ambitious for the school and we wish to appoint an existing Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher with a proven record of excellence. It is important that the person appointed has a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people, demonstrates integrity and will earn the respect of the whole school community.

On 1st April 2019, Birchensale Middle School became a founding member of the Bordesley Multi Academy Trust, along with Holyoakes Field First School and Trinity High School. Woodfield Academy (middle school) joined the MAT Easter 2022. Our website will provide you with a good picture of the school and the array of opportunities afforded to our students.

The last full Ofsted in October 2018 said of Birchensale; 

• “Pupils at key stage 2 make strong progress and the progress of pupils in key stage 3 is good across a range of subject”
• “Senior leaders know the school’s strengths and weaknesses very well and your self-evaluation is highly accurate”
• “Staff have a passion for the well-being of their pupils and ensure that they are happy and safe”
• “Pupils are and feel safe at school”
• “Pupils say that school is a happy and fun place to be”
• “While at your school the large majority make strong gains and leave at the end of Year 8 having made good progress”

Closing Date: 18th November

Interviews: w/c 6th December

Please follow the application process below.

Please ensure that you complete all sections of the application form, please do not leave any blanks as this may result is us not accepting your application. This is your chance to sell yourself.

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.

Birchensale Middle School 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 and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.