There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
We are seeking a compassionate and committed Deputy Headteacher to join Wirral Virtual School on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.
About the Role:
You will support the Head of the Virtual School in the overall management and leadership of the Virtual School and in delivering its range of services. As the Deputy Headteacher, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Virtual School Team and contributing to the raising of educational outcomes for Children Looked After (CLA), previously looked after children (PLAC), Children in Kinship Care, Children in Need, and Children on Child Protection Plans.
About the Candidate:
The successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by children in the care of the local authority and of the role played by corporate parents. You will also have previous experience of being a member of a School Leadership Team, with responsibility as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: sarahdacey@wirral.gov.uk
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Friday 30th May.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment
If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us. We're passionate about supporting you throughout your internal recruitment process. Please contact us at recruitment@wirral.gov.uk to learn more about how we can support you.
Working at Wirral
Our values are more than just words on a wall; they reflect our pride in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us, and how we behave. We prioritize staff wellbeing and recognize and reward outstanding contributions. Our benefits include staff discounts, a comprehensive pension scheme with a generous employer contribution, immediate life cover, ill-health protection, flexible working options, family-friendly initiatives, and an annual leave starting at 28 days plus public holidays.
We foster an inclusive, engaged culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We embrace diversity and support an inclusive environment that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process to make it more accessible, please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk.
Please note that employees in redeployment will be considered first for vacancies, and re-appointment policies apply for those who have left under EVR or VS schemes, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications close at midnight on the deadline. We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Applications must be submitted through our online Jobs page after registration; we do not accept postal applications.
Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK. Details are available on our Jobs page. The job description and supporting documents are available for download before the closing date. We do not accept agency applications unless otherwise specified. Candidates submitted by agencies will not be considered.
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