Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Culture)
Birkdale High School
Southport
- £65,286 - £72,162 per year
- Salary:
- Leadership Spine 12-16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2024 or sooner
- Apply by:
- 2 December 2024
Job overview
CONTRACT: FULL TIME - PERMANENT
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2024 AT 12PM
INTERVIEW DATE: WEEK COMMENCING 9TH DECEMBER (will take place over 2 days)
SALARY: LEADERSHIP SPINE 12-16 - £65,286 - £72,162 PER ANNUM
START DATE: APRIL 2025 OR SOONER
The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher who can demonstrate a passion for boys’ education, evidence a track record of successfully leading impactful whole school development, and someone who will invest their enthusiasm, passion and expertise in building better futures for our pupils. At Birkdale High school we are proud to offer our boys, regardless of their background, a challenging curriculum which prepares them for future study and work whilst creating considerate, resilient and knowledgeable young adults. Our inclusive curriculum is contextualised for our all-boy cohort to foster a sense of belonging to our whole school community and wider communities they are a part of. We build students’ sense of self-worth by emphasising that knowledge is power whilst also opening windows on the world around them. The leadership of Behaviour & Culture is fundamental to this vision and we are seeking someone with the knowledge, expertise and drive to help ensure that our aspiration for an exceptional school culture is realised. In recent years, our school has developed a strong culture of teacher development based upon research, a deep understanding of cognitive science and how this can transform classroom practice, and a willingness from all staff to strive to be even better than they already are. We learn from each other, celebrate good practice and help staff to flourish in their career development. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior or middle leader who is ready to take the next step on their leadership journey, demonstrate their ability to be versatile and capable in all areas of school development, particularly in the area of Behaviour & Culture, and to support the Headteacher in a collaborative pursuit of excellence. Finding the right school is always important, especially at this senior level. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the closing date. You will have the opportunity to meet the Headteacher, tour the school, and most importantly, gain a flavour of the fantastic learning environment and meet some of our wonderful boys.
Attached documents
About Birkdale High School
Birkdale High School is a non-denominational boys' secondary school in Southport, Merseyside. At its most recent inspection, there were 780 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
The town of Southport is located on the coast of North West England and is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK. Birkdale High School is located alongside the grounds of Hillside Golf Club. The school has held academy status since 2012.
Headteacher
Gareth Banks
Values and vision
Birkdale High School is proud of its students and the ethos they embody: "aspire, thrive, succeed". Students are considered part of a learning community. Staff work with them to ensure maximum fulfilment of their abilities, whether their skills lie in the academic curriculum or in vocational areas. The secondary school strives to be an open and welcoming environment. Talented and dedicated staff work tirelessly to engage and challenge each and every child.
A varied programme of extra-curricular activities is offered to students to complement exam success. Activities range from jazz band to badminton, cooking club, hardware club, Christian club and reading club. The garden and wildlife club creates an environment where students can develop their social skills, practical skills and science skills.
Ofsted report
“Most recent academy progress data indicate that there will be further significant improvement at GCSE five A* to C including English and mathematics this year. Boys are making at least good progress and this was confirmed during the inspection through the observations of lessons and scrutiny of current work. Some boys, particularly the more able, are making outstanding progress.”
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