Houseparent
Elmhurst Ballet School
Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,153 plus accommodation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 2 November 2018
Job overview
Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational dance school based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. In 2015 Elmhurst was judged by ISI to be Excellent in all areas and Exceptional in ballet.
The school is seeking to recruit a full-time Houseparent to start January 2019 (or sooner).
The Houseparent will lead and manage a Boarding House supported by a Deputy Houseparent, working under the direction of a member of the pastoral middle leadership team.
Applicants should have proven leadership, excellent organisational skills and experience of working in a boarding environment. We are looking for a highly motivated person who is calm and professional and is willing to be involved in all aspects of the school work. Applications from those offering skills that relate to the vocational dance environment and a holistic educational ethos are most welcome. This role offers an attractive remuneration package and high quality furnished accommodation.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 2nd November 2018
Interviews: w/c 5th November 2018
How to apply:
Please follow the link below to our website for further information and the application pack.
Completed application packs should be sent to Elmhurst Ballet School, F.A.O. Liz Innis, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7UH. Alternatively completed application packs can be emailed to jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk
Elmhurst Ballet School 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.
Attached documents
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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