Employment Opportunities | Birkenhead School

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Outstanding student behaviour, excellent facilities and unrivalled support are all part of the fabric of life at Birkenhead School. combination of traditional values with a modern and progressive attitude toward student outcomes makes Birkenhead School a rewarding place to work and develop your career. Our staff, both teaching and support, are at centre of all we do.

In 2025, we are delighted to have been awarded the Sunday Times ‘Independent Secondary School of the Year’ in the North West. The accolade reflects not only the academic achievements in GCSE and A Level results but also the School’s commitment to providing outstanding co-curricular opportunities that enhance the educational experience for all students.

Current Vacancies

Below are the current vacancies at Birkenhead School.

Details on how to apply are contained within the Role Descriptions.

Application Form

Head of Art

Required from September 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate with relevant experience to lead our Art Department. The successful candidate will balance a determined work ethic and strong academic rigour, with good humour, teamwork and positivity. All applications should be outstanding teachers, but also possess the wider interests and passions that will inspire students outside of the standard curriculum.

Posted: Thursday 26th March

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Tuesday 21st April 2026

Role Description

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

Application Form

Cover & Duty Supervisor

Required from September 2026
We are looking for a dynamic and flexible individual who will provide cover for lessons where a teacher is absent and has set work for students to complete, alongside leading the duty rota in a specific area of the School. In addition the candidate will be required to support an area of the co-curricular provision, preferably Drama. Both roles will require the successful candidate to work collaboratively with all teams across the School and be prepared to complete routine administration tasks.

Posted: Thursday 26th March

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Tuesday 21st April 2026

ROLE DESCRIPTION

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

Application Form

Events Manager

Required As Soon As Possible
This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for an Events Manager to serve the School through the increased commercial use of its assets and facilities.

The Events Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a diverse range of School events that help support the School’s reputation and maximise opportunities for commercial income growth.

Posted: Wednesday 1st April

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Sunday 19th April 2026

ROLE DESCRIPTION

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

Application Form