Assistant Head ofScience Faculty
About This Role
The School
We are a co-educational 11-18 school, in Eastham, Merseyside, England. We are a dynamic, successful and growing school that was graded “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022.
South Wirral is a school where every child matters and every child thrives. The aims of our curriculum are to develop successful learners, confident and inspired individuals and aspiring, responsible citizens. Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of school life, as we help students to build skills in the 5 'LORIC' principles - Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication.
As a proud member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), we benefit from strong collaboration with a family of like-minded schools. This partnership enhances opportunities for both students and staff, supporting our commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence.
We are looking to recruit staff who share our vision and values to ensure that every child becomes the best version of themselves.
The Team
The person appointed will join a Faculty with an unswerving commitment to ensure that every student achieves their goals, whatever their circumstances.
You
The person appointed may teach across all key stages.
This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: Click here to read our Applicant Information Pack
The Assessment Process will be:
| Student voice panel | 20% |
| Lesson Observation | 30% |
| Interview & Presentation | 50% |
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Interview date: w/c 27th April 2026
We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by Friday 24th April must assume it has been unsuccessful.
The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website:
South Wirral High School Policies
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