Teacher in charge of Art
Elmhurst Ballet School
Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917 to £35,927 (dependent on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 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.
For September 2018 the school is seeking to recruit a Teacher in Charge of Art. Elmhurst is academically non-selective but has excellent levels of student achievement. Students are taught in classes of around 25 at KS3, with small option groups at KS4 and KS5.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that is highly successful where students have a desire to learn. Applications are welcome from NQTs as well as more experienced colleagues and those with a second specialism.
Further information and an applicant's pack can be downloaded from www.elmhurstdance.co.uk/working-at-elmhurst-1.html
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school by contacting Janet Clarson, PA to the Vice Principal, on 0121 415 2849.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 2nd February 2018
Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th February 2018
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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