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.

Laboratory Technician

Required from September 2025

To be a member of the Science Technicians team providing a technical support service to the Science Department, primarily in Physics and Junior Science. The post holder will plan laboratory resources, including equipment and materials to ensure that lessons run smoothly and in line with the School and teaching curriculum, and will contribute to Departmental planning to ensure the effective teaching of practical lessons. The incumbent will be responsible to the Head of Physics and the joint Heads of Junior Science.

Posted: Tuesday 8th July

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 21st July 2025

Application Form

 

Role Description

Senior School Teaching Assistant

Required from September 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and empathetic Level 3 (or similar skills/experience) Teaching Assistant. The main responsibility of the role is 1-1 support in class for our EHCP students in Key Stage 3 and 4 with a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing needs. In addition, the role would involve supporting students across the school with pastoral matters.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (36 weeks per year).

Posted: Wednesday 9th July

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 28th July 2025

Application Form

Role Description

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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