Teacher of Drama and English
Solihull School
Solihull
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2019
Job overview
A selective co-educational HMC day school with over 1000 pupils
Teacher of Drama and English
Full-time position from September 2019
We are seeking to recruit a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced graduate to teach Drama to A Level and English to at least GCSE. The role is full-time although part-time applicants should not be discouraged from applying.
The successful applicant will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the co-curricular life of the school.
Further details and information on how to apply are available from our website www.solsch.org.uk. The closing date for the return of applications is 12 noon Wednesday 6 March 2019.
If you have any queries, please contact Hayley Miles, HR Manager on 0121 703 2947.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
Solihull School is a limited company registered in England and Wales No. 6337650. Registered Charity No. 1120597
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About Solihull School
Solihull is a leading coeducational independent 3 – 18 day school. The school has been in existence since 1560 and is located across two campuses. Solihull Preparatory School (3 – 11) on the 20-acre Saint Martin’s campus and Solihull Senior School (11 – 18) on the 50-acre Warwick Road campus.
The school maintains strong links with former pupils’ via Solihull Community (alumni.solsch.org.uk) and has a very active and supportive Parents’ Association.
Solihull has more than 1,500 pupils, of whom around 450 are in the Preparatory School.
Solihull’s examination results are excellent; in 2024, 50% of A Level grades were marked A* to A and 79% were marked A* to B. 92% of pupils went to their chosen universities. 96% of students were acepted into their university of choice.
Solihull aims to support both staff and pupils in being ambitious and maximising their potential, as well as providing breadth of opportunity. The school seeks to prepare pupils for adult life as happy, charitable, confident and intelligent people that understand the value of a strong moral compass and global perspective.
Facilities at Solihull are outstanding. Visit the school's website for more detailed information.
Co-Curricular
As well as strong academic results, the school offers an extensive range and standard of co-curricular activities categorised under the ‘Big 6’ – Academic Enrichment, Community Relations, Music, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Sport, Health and Fitness.
At Solihull we provide as varied a life beyond lessons as we can, so that our pupils not only have exposure to a wide selection of opportunities when they are young, but also find and develop interests which will form part of their adult lives.
Teaching at Solihull
Solihull School employs almost 320 staff in both teaching and support staff roles.
Teaching staff are knowledgeable in their subject area, and inspire pupils to excel. All teaching staff are expected to contribute to the exciting co-curricular programme.
The school facilitates and mentors unqualified teachers through Initial Teacher Training via the King Edward’s Consortium or assessment-only route, and welcomes applications from suitably experienced unqualified teachers.
Some of the benefits of working at Solihull School:
· Significantly reduced tuition fees
· Sickness and Maternity benefits equivalent to the Maintained Sector
· Free lunch during term-time
· Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
· Short-term accommodation may be available for newly-appointed staff
Solihull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
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