Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Culture)

Birkdale High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2025 or sooner

• Closing date

  2 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £65,286 - £72,162
• Pay scale: Leadership Spine 12-16

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an Assistant 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. At Birkdale High school we are proud to offer our boys, regardless of their background, a challenging curriculum which prepares them for future study and work whilst creating considerate, resilient and knowledgeable young adults. Our inclusive curriculum is contextualised for our all-boy cohort to foster a sense of belonging to our whole school community and wider communities they are a part of. We build students’ sense of self-worth by emphasising that knowledge is power whilst also opening windows on the world around them. The leadership of Behaviour & Culture is fundamental to this vision and we are seeking someone with the knowledge, expertise and drive to help ensure that our aspiration for an exceptional school culture is realised. 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. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior or middle leader who is ready to take the next step on their leadership journey, demonstrate their ability to be versatile and capable in all areas of school development, particularly in the area of Behaviour & Culture, 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.

What the school offers its staff

CONTRACT: FULL TIME - PERMANENT CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2024 AT 12PM INTERVIEW DATE: WEEK COMMENCING 9TH DECEMBER (will take place over 2 days) SALARY: LEADERSHIP SPINE 12-16 - £65,286 - £72,162 PER ANNUM START DATE: APRIL 2025 OR SOONER PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO RECRUITMENT@BIRKDALEHIGH.CO.UK CVs will not be considered Appointments are subject to the successful candidate obtaining a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure Barring Service). 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. Pre planned tours are available at the following times: Wednesday 20 November: 12.00pm - 1.30pm. Thursday 21 November: 12.00pm - 1.30pm Friday 22 November: 1.15pm - 2.45pm To book a tour please contact: 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@birkdalehigh.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Why Southport QR.pdf - 3.95 MB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack - Birkdale - Assistant Headteacher.pdf - 3.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About Birkdale High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 936 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Birkdale High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk
• Phone number: 01704 577253
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birkdale-high-school-southport (opens in new tab)

Birkdale High School is a popular and successful all-boys 11-16 comprehensive Academy with an excellent reputation, outstanding pastoral care and academic results consistently above the national average for boys.

Arranging a visit to Birkdale High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kanslow@birkdalehigh.co.uk.

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