Job vacancies
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is a highly successful Waldorf School, located in Stourbridge, 30 minutes from Birmingham, Worcester and Wolverhampton, and only a few minutes from the Clent Hills. We follow the Waldorf curriculum, providing all-round education for children aged 3-17 years. We're the only school in the region providing a real alternative to state education. Our recent Ofsted inspection rated all areas of the school as “Good”. We now have waiting lists for some of our academic year groups and we have grown in pupil numbers every year since 2012. Our aim, as a Waldorf School, is to nurture creative, confident, socially responsible young people who reach their full potential.
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. 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.
We reserve the right to close a job vacancy before the deadline date if we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Current vacancies
Please click on the position you are interested in to read full details and find out how to apply.
To commence September 2020.
Competitive salary & benefits, dependent on experience.
Set in beautiful wooded grounds on the edge of Stourbridge, Elmfield School is an award- winning, lively and innovative independent school, delivering the internationally established Steiner Waldorf curriculum to children between the ages of 3 and 17. Established almost 70 years ago, Elmfield continues to develop to offer a unique and dynamic environment in which our students and staff can thrive.
In order to continue this success, we are seeking to appoint an Education Lead who will play a pivotal role in the next phase of the school’s development.
We require an outstanding individual with proven educational leadership skills and commensurate qualifications. You will be accountable for the full education provision, Safeguarding and Welfare. Supported by a committed team and working closely with our Council of Management and the college of teachers, the post-holder will implement strategies to strengthen the educational delivery and development of our school. We expect candidates to have a genuine desire to maintain the core values of Steiner Waldorf education, whilst ensuring that the school meets all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements - ultimately ensuring the growth and wellbeing of the school. The right person will have the enthusiasm required to carry forward the evolution of Elmfield not only a as great school, but as a whole community.
Person specification and details of how to apply can be found by clicking here.
How to Apply
Candidates wishing to apply should send the following:
- a covering letter detailing why they consider themselves suitable for this role
- a completed application form
- a CV outlining qualifications and experience
Please submit by email to the following address: councilchair@elmfield.com by 5pm on Friday 12th June.
For further details, please contact Mrs Sue Dawson, Chair of Trustees at councilchair@elmfield.com.
We may close the application process earlier depending on the volume of applications received. Interviews will be carried out using online video conferencing during period of COVID-19 shutdown.
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.
Starting September 2020.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is looking for a committed and inspiring Eurythmy Teacher for Classes 5-8 and Upper School Eurythmy blocks/modules – currently teaching 8 lessons per week but this may change. Eurythmy takes places in our beautiful and spacious studio with a sprung floor.
Ideally you should have a Eurythmy qualification, together with either a state teaching qualification, Waldorf Diploma or experience of teaching Eurythmy in a Waldorf School. You should also have excellent classroom management skills and be able to create and maintain a positive and healthy climate for learning, as well as an age appropriate coherent curriculum.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is located in Stourbridge, 30 minutes from Birmingham, Worcester and Wolverhampton, and only a few minutes from the Clent Hills. We follow the Waldorf curriculum, providing all-round education for children aged 3-17 years. We’re the only school in the region providing a real alternative to state education. We now have waiting lists for many academic year groups and we have grown in pupil numbers every year since 2012. We’re on an exciting journey of growth and development. It’s a great time to join us and develop an education that focuses on the needs of the developing human being. We are fortunate to have a Eurythmy School nearby which gives regular performances.
The rate of pay is £20.49 per lesson
If you wish to know more about this exciting opportunity please email info@elmfield.com
Application forms must be received by May 31st 2020 via email to info@elmfield.com or post to Elmfield School, Love Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2EA. CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.
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.
Starting September 2020, 10 lessons per week.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is located in Stourbridge, 30 minutes from Birmingham, Worcester and Wolverhampton, and only a few minutes from the Clent Hills. We follow the Waldorf curriculum, providing all-round education for children aged 3-17 years. We’re the only school in the region providing a real alternative to state education. We now have waiting lists for many academic year groups and we have grown in pupil numbers every year since 2012. We’re on an exciting journey of growth and development. It’s a great time to join us and develop an education that focuses on the needs of the developing human being.
We’re looking for an exceptional teacher of Spanish to join our committed team of Upper School (Secondary) teachers. You should have a sound teaching track record up to GCSEs and be suitably qualified (e.g. Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Education or PGCE/QTS plus a commitment to Steiner Waldorf education). You will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development and take on additional responsibilities as required. Lessons are paid at £20.49 per lesson, to include marking and preparation.
To apply, you should have enthusiasm, an infectious passion for teaching and learning, and a track record of designing and delivering inspiring, fun language lessons for children aged 11-16. Applicants able to offer additional skills and willing to take on cover lessons are particularly welcome to apply.
Application forms must be received by May 15th 2020 via email to info@elmfield.com or post to Elmfield School, 14 Love Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2EA.
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.
Starting September 2020, 10 lessons per week.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is located in Stourbridge, 30 minutes from Birmingham, Worcester and Wolverhampton, and only a few minutes from the Clent Hills. We follow the Waldorf curriculum, providing all-round education for children aged 3-17 years. We’re the only school in the region providing a real alternative to state education. We now have waiting lists for many academic year groups and we have grown in pupil numbers every year since 2012. We’re on an exciting journey of growth and development. It’s a great time to join us and develop an education that focuses on the needs of the developing human being.
We’re looking for an exceptional teacher of Spanish to join our committed team of Lower School (Primary) teachers. You should have a sound teaching track record and be suitably qualified (e.g. Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Education or PGCE/QTS plus a commitment to Steiner Waldorf education). You will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development and take on additional responsibilities as required. Lessons are paid at £20.49 per lesson, to include marking and preparation.
To apply, you should have enthusiasm, an infectious passion for teaching and learning, and a track record of designing and delivering inspiring, fun language lessons for children aged 6-11. Language lessons at this age are mostly oral, involving, songs, rhymes, games, drawings and activities but the older children will be introduced to basic grammar. Applicants able to offer additional skills and willing to take on cover lessons are particularly welcome to apply.
Application forms must be received by May 15th 2020 via email to info@elmfield.com or post to Elmfield School, 14 Love Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2EA.
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.
Competitive salary & benefits, dependent on experience.
Set in beautiful wooded grounds on the edge of Stourbridge, Elmfield School is an award-winning, lively and innovative independent school, delivering the internationally established Steiner Waldorf curriculum to children between the ages of 3 and 17. Established almost 70 years ago, Elmfield has made significant improvements to ensure that we continue to develop an exceptional and dynamic environment in which our students and staff can thrive.
In order to build on this success, we are now looking to appoint a School Bursar with relevant experience of the varied responsibilities associated with school administration and management.
We require a versatile professional with proven financial acumen, business expertise, leadership skills and commensurate qualifications, to be accountable for finance, HR, administration, estates and health and safety. The post-holder will implement strategies to strengthen the sustainability and progress of our school.
We expect candidates to have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, a genuine desire to ensure the growth and wellbeing of the school community, and the enthusiasm required to carry forward the evolution of Elmfield.
Successful applicants will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Steiner Waldorf education, and the challenge of maintaining its core values, whilst ensuring regulatory compliance and commercial viability.
Click here for a full job description. If candidates have any questions they should be directed to the Chair of Trustees, Mrs Sue Dawson at councilchair@elmfield.com.
How to apply:
Candidates wishing to apply should send the following:
- a covering letter detailing why they consider themselves suitable for this role
- a completed application form
- a CV outlining qualifications and experience.
Please submit by email to councilchair@elmfield.com by 5pm on Friday 19th June.
No agencies please.
We may close the application process earlier depending on the volume of applications received. Interviews will be carried out using online video conferencing during period of COVID-19 shutdown.
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.
Starting as soon as possible. Part time up to 0.5, FTE £20,910.
Set in beautiful wooded grounds on the edge of Stourbridge, Elmfield School is a lively and innovative independent school, delivering the internationally established Steiner Waldorf curriculum to children between the ages of 3 and 17. Established over 70 years ago, our most recent SIS report rated our pupils’ personal development as “outstanding” and all other areas of the school as “good”. It is a great time to join us and help develop an education that focuses on the needs of the developing human being.
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team in the role of Specialist Learning Support Teacher. Your role will be to design, deliver and review tailored lessons to educate pupils with learning needs. You will be a member of the learning support team, sharing best practice and classroom experiences as required. Responsible to the SENDCo, you will be expected to work with teachers in reviewing children’s progress and recommending courses of action to improve learning.
The successful candidate will ideally have a post-graduate SEN qualification with a proven track record of teaching children with Specific Learning Difficulties. A state teaching qualification, PGCE or Waldorf Diploma is essential. You will need to be self-motivated and imaginative, able to work as part of a team and have excellent organisational skills. You will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Steiner Waldorf education.
Click here for a full job description. Applicants must complete and submit an application form via email to info@elmfield.com or posted to Elmfield School, Love Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2EA.
No agencies please. We may close the application process earlier depending on the volume of applications received.
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.
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our Council of Management – the School’s Governing Body. Members of the Council of Management act as the trustees of Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School which is a charity and a registered company. The role of Trustee is a voluntary position.
The Council of Management is comprised of a proportional representation of teaching staff, parents and independent members. They meet at least six times a year on a Tuesday evening and are accountable for upholding the Waldorf ethos, major strategic decisions, evaluating risks and maintaining the financial and educational viability of the school. The School Leadership team also attend Council meetings as non-voting members.
Council’s role is to:
- ensure that the ethos and education provided by the school remain centred on Steiner-Waldorf principles, and that it continues to meet the physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of our children
- ensure that the school’s human, financial and material resources are used effectively in providing this education
- ensure that all the school’s activities comply with current legislation and the requirements of external agencies such as Ofsted / Schools Inspection Service, Charity Commission and Auditors
- monitor risks to the growth and sustainability of Elmfield School, in particular risks to quality of education, safety and financial viability.
Members of the Council of Management will normally bring relevant skills to impart to the role.
We currently have a need to appoint the following members to the Council (job descriptions can be found by clicking on the links):
To apply, you should be diplomatic, confidential, constructive and professional and have a genuine passion for Waldorf education.
As Elmfield School is a registered charity, Council members are trustees of the charity. Individuals who have debts to the school are not permitted to apply. To apply, please download and complete our application form and send it via email to info@elmfield.com. For further information please refer to the relevant descriptions or for an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Sue Dawson, our Chair of Council at councilchair@elmfield.com.
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. 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 more for half term weeks. Please contact Maigread Reynolds (info@elmfield.com) in the office if you would like more information about this.
We can only accept applications from present or past parents at the school/staff.