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All our staff members are vital to maintaining our high academic standards, distinctive pastoral care and wealth of co-curricular opportunities. We’re often looking out for great people – teachers, of course, but also admin, finance and IT staff, as well as technicians and cleaners.

Any current vacancies will be listed below.

Staff benefits

As part of our friendly team, in a wonderful working environment, you’ll also benefit from:

• Competitive Salary
• Access to a staff Pension Scheme with highly attractive employer contribution rates
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Outstanding facilities and resources
• Free refreshments and lunches when the school is operational provided by our excellent Catering team
• Generous fee remission for the daughters of staff who might wish to attend EHS
• Free access to the Botanical Gardens for yourself and your family
• Free on-site parking
• Free use of the school’s gym and swimming pool at agreed times
• Access to our onsite counsellor and an employee support package
• Friendly and supportive staff who work together and share resources and ideas

Teaching Roles

No current vacancies

Support Staff Roles

School Nurse (Prep) - closing date 9am on Monday 21 July - to start in September

Salary range £18,000 - £22,000 per annum depending on experience (FTE £25,600 - £31,800)

At Edgbaston High School we pride ourselves in the excellent care given to our girls, and our School Nurse is integral to this. The ideal candidate for this role will be a registered Nurse with a kind, caring nature and meticulous attention to detail. They will have experience of working in paediatrics, in particular administering medication and first aid to children on an ad hoc basis as well as to those with chronic and complex medical conditions.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week during term time + 2 days during school holidays

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4:00pm (with 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak)

This is a permanent, part-time position, working term time + 2 days in school holidays. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. Complete an application form to apply. 

Sports Graduate - closing date 9am on Monday 21 July - to start in September

Salary is up to £20,354 per annum for full-time (term time only)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Graduate to join our PE Department, to assist in the high class delivery of PE and fixtures across our Senior and Prep Schools, and to inspire the next generation of sporting prowess.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate who is looking to develop their skills and experience in coaching. We are looking in particular for someone who has experience of coaching and/or competing in netball and/or hockey. However, the successful applicant will be enthusiastic and willing to share their passion for sport in general, helping to foster an enjoyment of physical activity and competition. They will have a very positive attitude and will be a great role model to our students. They will support the Senior and Prep PE Staff in curriculum lessons, co-curricular clubs and in home and away fixtures.

Hours of work can be flexible to some degree. Ideally the successful candidate will work full time (35 hours across the school week, during term time only) but we require someone who is able to work every afternoon as a minimum, with occasional attendance at fixtures after school.

This is a one year fixed term contract, working term time only. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. Complete an application form to apply. 

Science Technician - closing date 9am on Monday 21 July - to start in September

Salary is £23,810 per annum

We are seeking to appoint an excellent, committed, enthusiastic and dynamic Science Technician. This is an exciting opportunity, especially for a recent Science graduate, to join a busy, thriving Science department. You would be working as part of our 3-strong technician team to support practical work across key stage 3-5 in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The laboratories at EHS are extremely well resourced and practical work is at the heart of our curriculum. We also offer opportunities for training in specific areas with the possibility of promotion.

Every day will be different, but there will also be the element of routine. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of equipment and supplies as well as coordinating and organising practical resources and equipment to support the teachers in the Biology department. You will be expected to work collaboratively and positively with two other science technicians, as well as teaching staff across the Science department.

This is a full time permanent position starting in September, working 37.5 hours per week - 8.15am - 4.15pm Monday to Friday (52 weeks). A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. Complete an application form to apply. 

After School Care Assistant - closing date 9am on Monday 21 July - to start in September

Salary is IRO £5,500 per annum (term time only)

After school care is an integral part of the day in our Prep School. We are looking for someone to care for our pupils aged 2 - 11 (the room is split into EYFS and KS1/2). The successful candidate will positively engage with the pupils and monitor their behaviour. A kind, caring and patient nature is essential, as well as enthusiasm and energy!

A Level 3 qualification is essential for this position.

This is a part-time permanent position starting in September, working 12.5 hours per week - 3.30pm - 6.00pm Monday to Friday during term time. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. Complete an application form to apply. 

Lunchtime Supervisor - closing date 9am on Monday 21 July - to start in September

Salary is IRO £2,750 per annum (term time only)

Lunchtime is an important part of the school day. We are looking to recruit a Lunchtime Supervisor to monitor our students in the dining hall and either outside on the field around the school interior depending on the weather. We are looking for someone to positively engage with the students and monitor their behaviour. A walkie-talkie will be provided. Lunch can be provided beforehand. 

This is a part-time permanent position starting in September, working 6.25 hours per week - 12.45pm - 2.00pm Monday to Friday during term time. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. Complete an application form to apply. 

Finance Manager - closing date 9am on Friday 18 July - to start in September

Salary IRO £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced accountant to join the Bursary team and manage all aspects of the school’s day to day financial management. The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, including teaching staff, support staff, parents as well as external service providers, including VAT advisors and payroll bureau. Every day will be different, and provide an interesting challenge, from buying foreign currency for school trips to supporting the Facilities Manager with transport contracts, and liaising with HR to understand changes in monthly payroll. The Finance Manager will also provide a key support to the Director of Finance, with strategic financial planning and preparing managing the annual school budget.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working through term time and school holidays. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. 

Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview and will be given an administrative task. There will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day. Applications, addressed to Mrs Beatrice Kail, Finance Director, 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

Maintenance Technician - closing date 9am on Friday 18 July - to start in August/September

Salary £25,400 - £26,500 depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Maintenance Technician to join our Estates and Facilities team. A recognised trade qualification would be beneficial. This is a varied role, and the post holder will assist the Estates and Facilities Manager and Caretakers in regular maintenance and compliance tasks, and in ensuring the school site is kept clean, tidy and risk-free. There will be occasional times when the post holder will need to open or lock up to cover staff absence. They will be expected to build positive working relationships with all school staff and ensure the school can operate as smoothly as possible to create the best environment for our pupils.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working through term time and school holidays. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. 

Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview. There will also be an opportunity to tour the School on the day. Applications, addressed to Mr Wayne Hayes, Estates and Facilities Manager, 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

Interested in training to be a teacher?

EHS is a member of the King Edward’s Consortium (KEC), a group of 23 schools in the Birmingham and Solihull areas who work together to train graduate secondary-school teachers. The group is the number-one school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT) provider in the country (The Good Teacher Training Guide, 2017).

If you become a KEC trainee, you’ll be in school from day one, and treated as a member of staff. As well as teaching your subject, you’ll be a form tutor and contribute to wider school life. For five weeks at the start of the spring term, you’ll also have a second, shorter placement in a contrasting school. Find out more. KEC website

Edgbaston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for positions here must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

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 and Disclosure and Barring Services.

All posts are 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.

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