KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER  

The appointment arises because of the retirement of Mr John Padden in August 2012 after 18 years’ dedicated service to Hallfield. 

 

What are we looking for?

We are seeking to appoint a full-time, committed and enthusiastic person to teach in the Upper School (Years 3 – 6 inclusive). The person appointed would be expected to have real talent and passion for teaching Maths, being able to extend and challenge gifted Year 6 pupils and deliver the Maths curriculum to at least Level 6. An ability to work as part of different teams will be essential and the successful candidate will be required to teach another prep school academic subject, and you should list these in order of preference in your letter of application. We will try to engineer a specific timetable to your academic strengths upon acceptance of the post, all of which we will talk more about at interview.

Pupils leave Hallfield for a wide range of selective independent and grammar schools at the end of Year 6 and our reputation in this aspect is outstanding. You will see from looking at the Pupil Destinations list for September 2011 that a large number of children received an offer/scholarship from some of the most selective secondary schools in the country. The pupils’ performance in the 2

Maths paper in the entrance examinations (along with English) is fundamental to their success at this level – hence the reason we need a person with real flair for Maths.  

An ability to teach Boys’ Games to a good standard would be very welcome, but this does not

in any way preclude you if this is not your strength or you have no expertise in this area – our underlying requirement is a first rate classroom practitioner. September 2012, but if this is not possible a start date of 1st January 2013 is acceptable. Person specification

The appointee will be able and prepared to display the following skills and aptitudes:

 Outstanding and proven classroom practitioner.

 High level of subject knowledge and expertise pertaining to Maths and the teaching of Maths.

 Ability to work in a team and yet show initiative at all times.

 Positive disposition around the School on a daily basis.

 Keen sense of organisation and punctuality.

 Ability to differentiate in the majority of all lessons taught.

 Ability to be supportive at all meetings.

 Ability to deal sensitively with children, staff and parents and tackle problems promptly, as they occur.

 Possess a good sense of humour.

Salary

Salary will be on the favourable Hallfield Scale.

How to apply

Candidates must complete the enclosed application form and return it with a hand written letter and a completed equal opportunities form to:

Mr. J. A. Shackleton,

Headmaster, Hallfield School,

Church Road, Edgbaston,

Birmingham B15 3SJ

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15 th May 2012  

It is assumed that you will contribute to the extra curricular provision within the School and give your time freely (within reason) to the enhancement of the school. Applicants should indicate what extra-curricular activities they would be prepared and willing to offer.

Referees will be contacted without further notification, unless you indicate to the contrary.

 

Hallfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is therefore subject to both a medical check and appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom she/he is responsible or with whom she/he comes into contact will be adhered to and ensure compliance with the school’s child protection policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school she/he must report any concerns to the School’s Child Protection Officer (the Deputy Head).

If you require any further information, or you are not clear about any aspect of the post on offer, please contact me at school on 0121 454 1496 or at home on 0121 454 1115.

Further information pertaining to all areas of Hallfield can be found on the school’s website www.hallfieldschool.co.uk

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 21st May 2012.  

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Hallfield ISI Inspection Highlights Feb 2010

History of Hallfield School

It is important that the candidate appointed is willing to become fully immersed in school life. It is hoped the new post holder will be able to take up the position on 1st