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We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic individual to provide peripatetic singing teaching services to the school on a self-employed basis. The self-employed Singing Teacher will plan, resource, arrange music for and deliver imaginative, interactive and inspiring lessons for individuals that ensure that effective learning takes place and pupils make excellent progress.

The successful provider will be accountable for pupil progress and attainment levels of pupils who receive lessons.

Our ideal provider of peripatetic singing teaching services will:

• Be a passionate teacher of music and a committed team player;
• Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism for the students and department;
• Have the resolve to make a positive difference to the lives of pupils;
• Be committed to Elmhurst Ballet School’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide an appropriate learning environment and source own teaching materials;
• Plan and teach lessons in keeping with the ethos and standards of Elmhurst Ballet School;
• Organise own diary and teaching timetable directly in consultation with the Director of Music;
• Keep a record of hours taught each month and invoice accordingly.

Essential:

• Passionate about music and enthusiastic in approach to inspiring learners;
• Relevant musical experience or qualifications (Grade exams, academic studies, etc.);
• Reliable and well-organised;
• Works flexible hours;
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

• Teaching experience (private or in school);
• Knowledge/experience of music exam boards.

To apply, please click ‘apply for this role’ below where you will be able to download and complete the ‘work history form’.

Closing date: Friday 24^th May 2024

Rate: £17.50 per half hour of teaching

Hours: Between 8:30 – 18:00 (Depending on hours offered, breaks unpaid). Hours per week dependent on student requirements, to be negotiated with the Director of Music.

Pre-engagement checks will be carried out for the successful provider in line with the School’s Safeguarding Policy, which include reference and employment history checks and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS).

Engagement of the successful provider is subject to acceptance of the School’s Terms of Engagement which can be provided upon request.

We encourage all prospective providers to come and visit the school to give you the opportunity to meet us and see the school first hand. If you would like to visit the school or have any queries, please email jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk

Elmhurst Ballet School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

1 x full-time position

£25,433 per annum

1 x casual position

£25.52 per hour

(term time only)

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational dance school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston. 

We are looking for someone to join us as a full-time pianist, to play for ballet classes from September 2024.  Applicants should be competent pianists with a love of working collaboratively with other artists. 

The school week runs from Monday to Friday and pianist will have approximately 30 hours of contact accompanying time a week allowing other time for practice and developing the ballet repertoire. There may be other opportunities to play for summer schools and other events outside of term time. 

We are also looking to recruit a casual pianist, who will be employed on a casual basis (no regular hours attached to the role - hours will be offered, occasionally at very short notice and agreed mutually between school and the casual employee).

Additional Information 

Further information and an applicant's pack can be downloaded from below.

Please note that all applications must be received on the application form below. We do not accept CV's.

Completed application packs should be emailed to jobs@elmhurstdance.co.uk or send to: Liz Innis, Elmhurst Ballet School, 249 Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7UH.

If you have any questions about the role please call reception on 0121 472 6655.

Closing Date

Thursday 23^rd May at 12 noon 

Interview Dates 

w/c 3^rd June 2024

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. 

At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.

Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 52 week contract (permanent)

£32,000 per annum plus support with professional exams 

Elmhurst Ballet School is a highly successful vocational ballet school associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet and is based one mile from the city centre in Edgbaston in a modern purpose-built facility with ample free parking and onsite Bistro cafeteria. Elmhurst caters for up to 200 students aged 11-19, many of whom are boarders. Our philosophy is that talent is classless and we work hard to secure funding so that our world class education and training is accessible to talented young people from all backgrounds. 

We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join our small finance team on a full time, permanent basis, reporting in to the Director of Finance and Operations and working closely with the part-time external Management Accountant. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of student fee invoicing (sales ledger), liaising with parents on finance matters, credit control, banking, accounts reconciliations and assisting the external Management Accountant with month end accounting procedures and preparing termly management accounts.  Sales ledger accounts experience is essential and experience of using SAGE is preferable. The successful candidate will be supported by the School to further develop their role with a view to becoming a qualified accountant and with opportunities for further promotion within the team. 

The successful candidate will work towards fulfilling the school’s commitment to a high quality provision for students and will promote and embody the school’s ethos: the Elmhurst Way. 

Additional Information 

To apply, please click ‘apply for this role’ below 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

Interested applicants may also request to visit the school by contacting Liz Innis, on 0121 472 6655.

Closing date: Monday 20^th May 2024

Interviews: TBC 

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.

At Elmhurst Ballet School we recruit for attitude so we expect all applicants to follow the school’s ethos of humility and compassion in all that they do.