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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.

Head of Cricket / Teacher in Charge of Cricket

Required from September 2025

We are looking to appoint a motivated Head of Cricket/Teacher in Charge of Cricket to lead the cricket programme at Birkenhead School from 1st September 2025. The ideal candidate will lead and develop the School’s Cricket programme, and teach PE and Games to talented, bright and enthusiastic students from Year 4 to Year 13 (and potentially from Year 3 in the Junior School as well).

Posted: Friday 11th April 2025

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

Role Description

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

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Contact Information

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

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

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