Head Teacher
Birchfield School
Shropshire
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 November 2017
Job overview
Birchfield Preparatory School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspiring and forward thinking Head Teacher from September 2018, or April 2018 if possible.
The School is set in beautiful rural Shropshire, 8 miles from Wolverhampton and 24 miles from Shrewsbury. The School was founded in 1935 and is a co educational day school with boarding facilities. The whole school site is approximately 20 acres including a wooded dell, extensive playing fields, outdoor swimming pool and an all-weather playing surface.
The School takes children from 4 to 13 years old with the added benefit of an on-site nursery run by Prepcare which takes children from 6 months. In all there are some 250 pupils and infants on the site, 110 of which are in the nursery.
Class sizes are small and being truly independent our children go on to many of the leading public schools in the area as well as to independent day schools, with many gaining scholarships in a variety of subjects.
The successful candidate will be passionate about providing an excellent, broad-based education and enabling pupils to achieve their potential in all areas of school life. He or she will have the personal qualities to lead, motivate and inspire a dedicated and talented staff, as well as a clear vision for the future development of Birchfield and experience of successful leadership and management.
For further information about the School please visit www.birchfieldschool.co.uk
Birchfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Birchfield School aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on grounds of sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexuality, disability, age (within the context of normal retirement age) or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the job and which are not restricted by legislation.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Wednesday November 15th
Completed applications should be sent to: Mrs T K Carver, Chair of Governors, Birchfield School. Harriot’s Hayes lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton WV7 3AF or to bursar@birchfieldschool.co.uk
Interviews: Long list: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November
Short list: Monday December 4th
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About Birchfield School
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- Birchfield School
- Harriot Hayes Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV7 3AF
- United Kingdom
Birchfield School is a thriving rural preparatory and senior school located in Albrighton, near Wolverhampton. With over a 85 year history of academic excellence, we offer an exceptional and affordable education for boys and girls from Reception through to Year 11, supported by a comprehensive GCSE programme.
Our idyllic countryside setting creates a calm and inspiring environment for learning, while our strong community ethos ensures every child is nurtured and known. We welcome families from a wide catchment area, including Shropshire, Staffordshire, and the West Midlands, and pride ourselves on being a warm, family-focused school where pupils flourish both academically and personally.
High standards in teaching and behaviour underpin our success. Teachers deliver well-planned, engaging lessons and provide tailored support to meet the individual needs of each pupil. Those with high prior attainment are challenged with tasks that promote independent thinking and academic growth.
Pupils are respectful, well-behaved, and work collaboratively, creating a positive and inclusive school culture. Leaders are deeply committed to pupil wellbeing and have carefully developed a curriculum that reflects the school’s inclusive values and growing senior school provision.
At Birchfield, we are more than just a school—we are a community that celebrates achievement, supports individual potential, and prepares pupils for a confident and successful future.
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