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Teacher of Science Part-time (Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Science Part-time (Maternity Cover)

Elmhurst Ballet School

Birmingham

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Maternity Cover
Apply by:
11 January 2022

Job overview

Teacher of Science, Part-time (0.6) Contract Fixed term contract covering maternity leave up to 12 months, Term-time only.

Salary dependent on experience

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet boarding school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. Students are equipped with the skills, resilience and creativity to succeed and make a difference in the professional dance world and beyond. Our philosophy is Live, Dance, Learn; supporting excellence in dance, excellence in health and wellbeing and excellence in academic study. Our aim is to train and educate students in classical ballet and other dance styles to such a high standard that graduates go on to dance for Birmingham Royal Ballet and other national and international dance companies.

For February 2022, the school is seeking to recruit a Teacher of Science on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months. 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. The majority of students board at the school with a small number of day students.

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 another specialism. The successful candidate will have experience in teaching KS3 and KS4 Science, as well as A Level Biology.

Additional Information 

To apply, please visit the Elmhurst Ballet School website  where you will be able to download and complete the application pack.

Please email jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk  if you need the application form in an alternative format.

General enquiries should be emailed to: jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk 

CV’s cannot be accepted and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies

Closing Date: 11th January 2022

Please note we will communicate any interview arrangements with you via email, so please check your email (including Spam/Junk). 

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. 

About Elmhurst Ballet School

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+44 121 472 6655

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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.”

View Elmhurst Ballet School’s latest Ofsted report

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