Required for a September 2025 start [for the duration of the maternity leave: approx. 2-terms]

Part time: 2.5 days (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday & Friday)

2-term maternity cover

Reporting to: Head of Junior School

Salary: M1-M4 (£31,650-£38,034)

based on the Academy Trust Board teacher pay scale depending on experience

This is an opportunity for an outstanding EYFS teacher to join our Junior School team and beacon of excellence in girls’ education. The position will be to teach in a Reception class from September 2025 for the duration of the maternity leave period (approximately 2-terms). This position is open to ECTs.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for this thriving academy. They will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about teaching and the impact they can have on a young person’s development and all-round education. 

They will also be someone who values working as part of a team to ensure the highest possible standards of achievement and attainment; who can work successfully with colleagues and who has prior experience of working in a Reception class.

BHSA is an all through 3-19 years girls’ academy sponsored by the Girls’ Day School Trust, and is, and will continue to be, a highly successful centre of education where every student matters, where expectations of all members of our community are high and where personal achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after.

BHSA promises the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment. BHSA places a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training to support their development.

Please read the attached job description and person specification for more details about this post.

Should you require any further information, or a tour of the Junior School, please get in touch with the Junior School office on 0151 652 1740 or bhsa_jnr@birkhs.gdst.net

For full details and an application pack, please visit: www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net

Completed applications can be emailed directly to: applications@birkhs.gdst.net

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 (9am)

Interviews & observations will be held on:  Monday 28th April 2025

References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview. If you have not heard from us by Friday 25th April, you should assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection; DBS screening and online searches apply to this post.