Deputy Headteacher

Job role: Deputy Headteacher at Birkdale High School

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Interviews: 13 and 14 March 2024

Salary: Leadership 18 -22 (Group 6 school)

Contract type: Permanent

Start Date: September 2024

Birkdale High School is an oversubscribed and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and consistently above national average academic results. We are also proud to be part of the Southport Learning Trust.

The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint a Deputy 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.

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. 

Ultimately, we aim to provide our boys with an excellent, well sequenced and considered curriculum, founded upon key core knowledge and the development of essential life skills such as reading, academic curiosity and the tools to be life-long learners. In addition, we are passionate about developing pupils’ character and ensuring that the boys become well-rounded and empowered young men.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader who is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, demonstrate their ability to be versatile and capable in all areas of school development, 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.

Tours of the school will take place on the following dates:

• Tuesday 8 February 2024 at 2.10pm
• Tuesday 20 February 2024 at 11.30am
• Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 11.30am
• Thursday 22 February 2024 at 9.10am

To arrange a tour prior to the closing date please contact Karen Anslow kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from www.birkdalehigh.co.uk or obtained from Ms Karen Anslow at the school. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk by 12.00pm on Wednesday 28th February

Along with the application form, please provide a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words that illustrates your suitability for the job, referencing the job description, person specification and your relevant experience.

Southport Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. At least one member of our recruitment team for this post is Safer Recruitment trained and we adhere to Southport Learning Trust’s Recruitment and Selection Policy for Employees and Volunteers.

We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.