Who are we?

Weatherhead High School is a large 11 to 18 oversubscribed girls’ comprehensive school which is at the heart of the local community in Wallasey.  There are approximately 1540 students on roll, including an excellent mixed Sixth Form with nearly 300 students. Our students are hardworking, extremely talented and keen to learn. Underpinning all aspects of school life are the values of ‘resilience, respect, reach and reward’.  These values, combined with our highly effective teachers and excellent facilities, ensure our students are provided with the best opportunities to become successful young people and adults.  The school employs over 180 dedicated teachers and support staff who are proud to work in our inclusive and truly comprehensive school. We were judged to be an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider in our inspection in November 2022. During the inspection, inspectors commented that ‘Weatherhead High School is a happy and friendly learning community. Pupils, students in the Sixth Form and staff are proud to belong to this school. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong’.

Where are we?

The school is located close to the M53 and the Wallasey Tunnel, and is easily accessible from Liverpool and Cheshire by car or public transport. We benefit from being close to the beautiful Wirral coastline and surrounding beaches, and Liverpool is only a short drive or train journey from Wallasey village.

We can offer:

• very welcoming and supportive staff and Senior Leadership Team
• engaged, motivated and well-behaved students
• excellent facilities, housed in a modern building, which enhance teaching and learning and our extra-curricular provision
• extensive leadership development opportunities
• a comprehensive CPD programme
• a staff well-being programme
• the opportunity to support teacher training through our Train to Teach programme

Our on-site facilities include:

• well-presented classrooms, excellent creative arts and sports facilities and up-to-date ICT provision
• 4G all-weather pitch
• four court sports hall and gymnasium
• open plan Learning Resource Centre
• on-site Careers Hub
• lecture theatre / hall with a sound system, theatre lighting and tiered seating for 400 people
• fitness suite for staff and students
• on-site parking for all staff

Weatherhead High School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS will be required for this post. Weatherhead High School is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We also carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates in line with our Recruitment & Selection Policy.