What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong subject knowledge in Computing and Science
• A passion for teaching and inspiring young learners
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What the school offers its staff
• 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 Employee Assistance Package, Bike to work Scheme, Edenred Staff Incentive package.
Further details about the role
Teacher of Computing and Science
MPS/UPS
Full Time
Start: January - April 2026
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 old. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.
Birchensale is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of our learners. You will teach Computing and Science across Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, delivering engaging lessons that spark interest and deepen understanding. You will be part of a supportive department that values teamwork and professional development.
For further information, or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Christine Williams on williamsc@birchensale.bmat.co.uk or 01527 68430.
Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025, noon.
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 8th December 2025.
NOTES:
Only applications submitted via the TES portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full 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.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.