Teacher of Maths and Science
Elmhurst Ballet School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 8 June 2015
Job overview
Elmhurst School for Dance is a highly successful vocational dance school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston.
It was recently judged by ISI to be excellent in all areas and exceptional in ballet.
For September 2015 the school is seeking to recruit a Teacher of Maths and Science. The successful candidate will be either a Maths specialist who can also teach Science at KS3 or a Science specialist who can teach Maths at KS3.
Elmhurst is academically non-selective but has excellent levels of student achievement. Students are taught in classes of around 25 at KS3 which are split in half at KS4.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that is highly successful where students have an intense desire to learn. Applications are welcome from NQTs and more experienced colleagues.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school by contacting Janet Clarson, PA to the Vice Principal, on 0121 415 2849.
To find out more and to download the application pack, visit www.elmhurstdance.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th June
Interviews and auditions: Friday 12th June
To apply for this role please download the application pack and forward to Elmhurst School for Dance, F.A.O. Mrs S.J. Witts, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UH.
Elmhurst School for Dance aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Elmhurst Ballet School
Elmhurst Ballet School is an independent secondary school with a sixth form. It is situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham and is a specialist dance school. It is an associate school of Birmingham Royal Ballet. It opened in the 1920s in Surrey and moved to its current location in 2004. The school teaches girls and boys aged between 11 and 19. It has a dance studio which has over 250 seats for an audience. There is also a centre on the site for physiotherapy. The school has approximately 200 students (both boarders and day students).
Principal
Jessica Ward
Values and Vision
Even though Elmhurst Ballet School wants students to learn through a balanced and enriching curriculum, its main focus is teaching them how to dance. Teachers care and support for the students throughout their school life. Pupils will develop morally, culturally and personally while at the school.
Ofsted report
“Children are helped to be healthy and are clear that they feel safe and their welfare is promoted at the school. All have adults they trust and respect and get good support from house parents, nursing staff, academic and vocational tutors. Boarders enjoy being at the school and are happy, confident and articulate. The school has and follows an appropriate policy on countering major risks to health, including substance abuse. Boarders learn good health in personal, health and social education and house parents help them to stay healthy by monitoring and keeping in touch with parents and health staff.”
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