GENERAL INFORMATION:

Job role: Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Culture)

Closing Date: Monday 2 December 2024

Salary: Leadership Spine 12-16

Contract type: Full Time - Permanent

Start Date: April 2025 (or sooner)

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.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 9 December 2024 (over 2 days).

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. 

Along with the application form, please provide a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words that illustrates your suitability for the job, referencing the job description, person specification and your relevant experience.

Southport Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. At least one member of our recruitment team for this post is Safer Recruitment trained and we adhere to Southport Learning Trust’s Recruitment and Selection Policy for Employees and Volunteers.

We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.