Required for a mid-April 2026 start

[20th April: for the duration of the maternity leave: approx. 12 months – this date could have some flexibility to accommodate the right candidate]

Full time: 5 days

Reporting to: Head of Junior School

Salary: M1 - M4  £32,916 - £39,555 based on the Academy Trust Board teacher pay scale depending on experience

This is an opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our Junior School team and beacon of excellence in girls’ education. The position will be to teach in a Year 4 class from April 2026 for the duration of the maternity leave period (approximately 12 months). 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 and who can work successfully with colleagues across the year group and across key stages.

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

Should you require any further information please contact the School Office on: 0151 652 1740

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd March 2026 (9am)

Interviews & observations will be held on: Thursday 26th March 2026

References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.  If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 25th March, 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.