Edgbaston High School is seeking an outstanding and talented Textiles Teacher for our Senior School to join our popular and well-resourced Design and Technology department from January 2025.
The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate in Fashion or Textiles, and have experience of 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.
Salary is competitive and dependent on experience. The wellbeing of staff is paramount and benefits include a 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.
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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Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS
0121 454 5831 www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk
Closing Date: 07 October 2024
