Job Vacancies

Grade: Classroom teacher pay scale + TLR

Directly Responsible to: SENDCO

Direct responsibility for the leadership, management and organisation of our Hub provision. The main purpose of the post is to complement the professional work of teaching staff by providing alternative curriculum provision for targeted students.

This role involves supporting disaffected and vulnerable students to maximise their potential whilst at school. The successful applicant will lead the Hub and will involve planning, preparation and delivery of a personalised Curriculum for individuals and /or groups of key students.

The post will also undertake the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting on achievement, progress and development for students who attend the Hub.

Responsible for the provision of a full learning experience and support for students.

Liaising with the School Lead (Headteacher), Senior Leadership Group, SENDCO, teachers and support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents.

MAIN (CORE) DUTIES

Key Tasks Support , Enhancement and Development of Learning

Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Deliver local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy/ numeracy utilising all alternative opportunities to support extended development of students’ skills.

Assess, develop and deliver resources to support the varying personal and social needs of the student.

To develop the provision and use of various learning materials in a range of media, so as to enhance learning of targeted students.

To liaise with curriculum areas about the relevance, standard and quality of learning resources in both areas and provide advice on suitability of learning techniques of targeted students, to colleagues.

To organise and conduct induction programmes for students to the Hub, to encourage learning and good behaviour.

To oversee the delivery of alternative curriculum pathways for the targeted students including offsite provision.

To develop knowledge of, and competence in learning activities that support the development of the whole child i.e. Learning to Learn; SEAL (social, emotional aspects of learning); Life Skills; restorative justice etc.

To track and monitor the progress and academic achievement during the students time in the Hub and their reintegration.

To have a positive and significant impact on targeted students.

To promote self-esteem and independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

Ensure pupils’ safety, welfare and personal hygiene (Basic First aid to be included where appropriate).

Management and Leadership

To manage the Hub effectively so as to ensure a quality facility for targeted students.

To promote the work of the Hub.

To provide excellent support, supervision and care for all users of the Hub.

Monitor and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives.

Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required on student achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring availability of appropriate evidence.

To liaise with the school’s SEND Teams about targeted students who may have ISP, be LAC or be on profile of additional SEN, including supporting and contribution to multi –agency working for specific students.

To arrange parental interviews/reviews as appropriate; to provide regular feedback to parents/carers on targeted students.

To inform colleagues of which students are in the Hub, at which times and forhow long.

To supervise the Hub area at lesson change, break and lunchtimes.

To support the school’s Positive Discipline Policy.

Organise and manage an appropriate learning environment area.

Support for the School

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils. Take the initiative as appropriate to develop appropriate multiagency approaches to supporting pupils.

Organise and deliver out-of –school learning activities within guidelines established by the School.

Contribute to the identification and implementation of appropriate out of school learning activities, which consolidate and extend the school activities.

We’re committed to safeguarding children and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures and any post is subject to background checks, including references and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we reserve the right to close this job earlier than the closing date.

Are you a Learning Mentor or Learning Support Assistant who would like to join our community at Elmfield and have the opportunity to work in a Steiner Waldorf school?  Do you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? 

We have an exciting opportunity to support students from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 Level in accessing the curriculum and ensuring academic progress.  The exact timetable will be confirmed with the class teacher on appointment. 

Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is an independent school located in Stourbridge, 30 minutes from Birmingham, Worcester and Wolverhampton, and only a few minutes from the Clent Hills. We follow the Steiner Waldorf curriculum, providing all-round education for children aged 3-17 years. Our most recent Ofsted inspection rated all areas of the school as “Good”.

We are committed to inspirational, hands-on, creative education, which fosters a lifelong love of learning and gives young people an outstanding preparation for life. Our aim is to nurture creative confident, social, responsible young people and support them to reach their full potential. 

You will be responsible for applying agreed strategies, maintaining records and updating our SENDCo with progress. There will be regular one-to-one work with students, often with a particular student whose needs are laid out in an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). As well as supporting identified children within the classroom, you will be expected to join in and contribute to classroom activities with all children when appropriate.  We are also seeking individuals who have the right skillset to work with students with a mixture of needs of complex learning needs both SEMH needs to specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia.. 

You will need to be a team player and should be prepared to independently research relevant conditions and attend relevant training to support existing knowledge and experience. A key requirement is the ability to see well beyond simply providing help, focusing more on enabling independent learning and progress.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Applicants should complete and submit our Job Application Form and return this by email via the button below by noon on Tuesday 2 April 2024 using vacancy reference ERS/LM/SP/18032024.  Face to Face interviews will be booked for the following week.

No agencies please. 

We may close the application process earlier depending on the volume of applications received.

We are committed to safeguarding children and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures and any post is subject to background checks, including references and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Due to internal progression an exciting opportunity has become available for a Class Teacher here at Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School.

 This role would suit a teacher who is looking to escape the monotony and confines of mainstream education to be a truly inspirational teacher, working in a child led educational environment where they can provide a balanced holistic approach.  Nurturing pupils within our lower school this role will see you working with your pupils throughout their lower school journey (ages 6 through to 14).

 We are looking for an inspirational teacher who possesses a passionate and enthusiastic teaching manner to help pupils attain competency in their own abilities, to encourage a lifelong love of learning and who have a vision for achieving excellence together with the absolute belief in the potential of every child. 

 Teaching a varied curriculum from Mathematics, Science, Geology and Geography through to Music, Hand crafts, History and Life Skills, we can offer the right individual the training and guidance to develop their career within the Steiner Waldorf curriculum.  Candidates must be graduates and have either a Steiner Waldorf teaching qualification or QTS.

 If you believe you have the energy and enthusiasm to realise your true teaching potential, please contact our School Lead, Cate Young to find out more about working life here at Elmfield.

Are you seeking an exciting challenge to work within a fun and fast-paced Finance Team?

Due to a restructure within the Finance Team here at Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School, we have an opportunity for a confident and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Team, working alongside the Finance Manager and Credit Control Administrator.

This is a varied role with duties below:-

- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks- Process invoices, payments, and expense claims - Raising sales invoices and managing receipts  - Reconcile financial statements and bank accounts- Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records - Support the finance team with various administrative tasks

 Skills:- Proficiency in accounting software (such as iFinance, QuickBooks, or Sage) - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry- Excellent organisational and time management skills- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines- Good communication skills, both written and verbal- Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (eg. An understanding of double entry bookkeeping) - AAT preferable

If you have a passion for numbers and enjoy working in a busy, dynamic finance environment, we invite you to join our team as an Accounts Assistant for this six-month contract. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our day-to-day financial processes. You will have the opportunity to handle important financial data and contribute to the overall success of our organisation.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including free onsite parking. 

If you meet the qualifications listed above and are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, please email Sam Price to receive an application form as this is a first stage requirement in the safer recruitment process.

Could you make a professional contribution towards our school?  The Council of Management are looking for energetic individuals who have both the time and the passion to support Elmfield in a professional capacity.

Firstly, we need Education Oversights who will take responsibility for Early Years, Middle or Upper School or provide link oversight for specialist subjects. Working alongside Council Trustees, you would join our Education Governance Group where you will help to shape our Waldorf curriculum and develop the most appropriate and exciting learning experiences for our current and future pupils.

In addition to Education Oversights, we are seeking individuals who can offer experience and strategic guidance in the areas of Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs.  Both these departments have seen considerable development in recent years. If you have the skills and experience to help us build on these areas, we will welcome your input.

 Finally, we are seeking a business finance expert, ideally someone with accountancy or business finance credentials and relevant experience to support and challenge us in managing the financial aspects of the school. We have a new finance team, who would appreciate a committed trustee and director to oversee their work.  For this vacancy you would need to be able to demonstrate ‘independence’ that is, an ex-parent, ex-pupil, a friend Elmfield or the wider the community being committed to managing any potential conflicts of interest associated to this role. You will also need the skills and experience to help us balance our financial realities with our ethos and values.

 If you are interested and want to play a professional role in supporting Elmfield please contact Councilchair@elmfield.com in the first for and informal discussion and more details about the application and selection process.

Elmfield is looking for families who would be interested in becoming Boarding Parents, and are able to offer occasional fairly short-term (one term to one year) boarding to students, who are mostly from other European Steiner Schools. The visiting pupils are usually aged between 14 – 17 years old. They gain a lot from visiting Elmfield and the school also always values their contribution while they are here. However, we cannot accept them unless we can find families able to host them.

We currently pay £140 per week to host families and slightly more for half term weeks.

Please do contact the school via info@elmfield.com if you would like more information.

We can only accept applications from current or past parents or staff at the school.