Birchfield School
Shropshire
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
8 October 2025
Job overview
The Teacher role will focus on teaching Mathematics in Key Stage 2, with the possibility of working with other year groups and subjects as needed. In addition, as Head of Mathematics, the post holder will oversee the subject across the Pre-Prep and Prep departments and work closely with the Mathematics Lead in the Senior School. The role reports to the Head of Prep.
We are looking for someone who not only brings a passion for Mathematics and teaching but also a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and safety of our pupils. As with all roles at Birchfield, this position carries the responsibility of supporting the school's safeguarding and child protection policies, promoting online safety, and ensuring every child is given the care, encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive.
* Closing date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 – 4pm
* Interviews: Tuesday 14th October 2025
* Start date: Monday 5th January 2026
Birchfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Please ensure the Birchfield School Application Form is completed and returned to to be considered for this role.
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About Birchfield School
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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