Employment Opportunities

Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025 - Independent Secondary School of the Year North West

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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.

Widely regarded as the authoritative survey of the UK’s top schools, Parent Power serves as the definitive ranking of primary and secondary state and independent schools. The School has achieved an outstanding position ranking 81st among the top independent schools nationally, with 67th place for GCSE results and 101st for A-Level performance.

Current Vacancies

Below are the current vacancies at Birkenhead School.

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

Prep Teaching Assistant (part-time)

Required from April 2026
We are looking to appoint a skilled and proactive Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support the teaching staff with academic and pastoral intervention for pupils in Prep. The ability to work across the full age range (Reception to Year 6) is expected. The role reports to the School SENDCo with daily direction from the Prep Assistant SENDCo and teaching staff.
Posted: Monday 16th February.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 9th March.

 

APPLICATION FORM

Mathematics Teacher

Required from September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher, with relevant experience, to tutor students across the full age and ability range, to ensure the highest possible standards of achievement, personal development and well-being. The post holder will continue to meet, maintain, and build upon Teachers Standards.
Posted: Friday 13th February.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 2nd March.

 

APPLICATION FORM

Temporary Finance Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Required from April 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Finance Administrator who will support the Finance team to oversee the purchasing and billing systems ensuring that processes are carried out in a timely manner in accordance with financial policy. This is a temporary position to cover a period of Maternity Leave.
Posted: Friday 13th February.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 2nd March.

 

APPLICATION FORM

Contact Information

For any questions regarding the current opportunities available or how to apply, please contact:

Mrs Cheryl Wallace
Personnel & Compliance Manager
Email: recruitment@birkenheadschool.co.uk

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