KS3 Teacher of Ceramics

The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate in Art or Ceramics, with experience of teaching KS3 Ceramics to academically able young people. They must have a thorough understanding of Art and Ceramics both in and beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate must exhibit proficient practical skills, the ability to effectively manage practical lessons, inspire students, and uphold high standards. Experience of working with a range of materials as well as subject specific ICT programs and technology is essential.

Art is a popular subject with pupils and the art studios are often in use at lunchtime and after school. We teach KS3 as half classes (maximum 12 girls); each form is split and rotates between Fine Art, Graphic Design and Ceramics giving every pupil a good grounding in a wide range of practical skills.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack.

ECTs are welcome to apply.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 21st February.

Interviews will take place at Edgbaston High School for Girls during the week commencing 24th February.

Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview and will be asked to teach a prepared lesson. There will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day.

A Portfolio is required for interview showing project work from a range of year groups as well as some examples of the candidate’s own work. 

Applications, addressed to Mrs Clare Macro (Headmistress), should include a completed school application form and a covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your suitability for the role as outlined in the information pack.

Please submit these to the HR & Compliance Officer, Ms Corinna Gregory: recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk

CVs may be submitted as well but must be accompanied by an application form.

To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.