A vacancy arises from November 2025 for an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to teach RE/RS at our Senior School.
Applications are welcome from newly qualified teachers, or from more experienced teachers. The role is temporary
covering maternity leave until the end of the summer term 2026 (9th July 2026).
The role will predominantly teach our ALevel pupils.
Birkdale currently has two main RE teachers: one full-time head of department and a part-time second in department.
Lessons are taught in three fully equipped classrooms, characterful attic rooms of a large Victorian house. Developed over
a number of years, the RE department has excellent teaching resources.
In Y7 – Y9, pupils are taught RE in form groups of no more than 25 pupils. RE in General Studies in Y10 is taught in small
discussion groups of 10 to 12. GCSE RS is not compulsory and normally attracts between 10 and 20 pupils each year. A
Level RS currently attracts a small group of around 10 pupils. In years with larger numbers, A Level groups are never more
than 15.
A cover letter addressed to Ben Bowles, Head of no more than one side of A4 explaining why you believe you are interested in the role, and the skills and experiences you can bring to it (minimum font size of 11)
A completed Birkdale School application form which includes the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of two referees. This can be found on our website.
Interviews – applications will be reviewed as and when they are received. Due to this, any shortlisted
candidates will be contacted directly to attend interview before our school finishes for half term on
Friday 17th October 2025.
Please email your application to: Ben Bowles, Head at recruit@birkdaleschool.org.uk by the closing date
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