Teacher of Textiles
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Birmingham
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary with generous employer pension; free on-site parking; free lunch during term time; free use of the gym and pool facilities; remission on school fees; Employer Access Programme and free pass to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 October 2024
Job overview
The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate in Fashion or Textiles, teaching Textiles from key stage 3 up to and including A Level, to academically able young people. They must have a thorough understanding of Textiles 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.
Textiles is a very popular subject within the school and is well resourced. All staff are fully supported in their professional development and applications are encouraged from either experienced teachers or ECTs.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 7th October.
Interviews will take place at Edgbaston High School for Girls on Thursday 10th October.
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.
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.
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About Edgbaston High School for Girls
- Edgbaston High School for Girls
- Westbourne Road, Edgbaston
- Birmingham
- B15 3TS
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Edgbaston High School.
Edgbaston High School for Girls is a leading independent day school in the heart of the West Midlands. At Edgbaston High School, young women are encouraged to dream big and realise their full potential, wherever their ambitions lie. We empower girls aged 2.5 – 18 years with knowledge, confidence, and resilience
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