KING EDWARD VI HANDSWORTH SCHOOL
Teacher of Mathematics
Information for Applicants
April 2011
Information about the School
Buildings
Our school is built on a pleasant, enclosed campus. The main building was
constructed in 1911 and contains some excellent specialist teaching rooms and a
beautiful hall. In recent years an extensive building programme has brought about
renovation of our older buildings and construction of a Sixth Form Centre,
magnificent Sports Hall and dance studio while a neighbouring church has been
converted into a beautiful Music Centre. A new Library is nearing completion.
Curriculum
Considering the selective nature of our school, academic achievement is important and
we are anxious to provide our pupils with the widest possible choice within and
beyond the framework of the National Curriculum. We follow a 50 period fortnight
with three one hour-long lessons in the morning and two in the afternoon. All girls in
KS4 take at least 11 GCSE subjects. Lower Sixth girls take four AS subjects plus AS
Citizenship or Critical Thinking and Upper Sixth three A2 subjects in addition to
General Studies or Extended Project. We encourage each girl to participate in the life
and activities of the school and we try to provide opportunities for everyone to take on
real responsibilities within our community. Meaningful contribution with pupils and
feedback on the curriculum are important.
Extra-Curricular Activities
We pride ourselves on the variety of lunch time clubs with intellectual, social,
sporting and creative activities organised by both Staff and Sixth Form girls. We have
a strong musical tradition with choirs, orchestras and numerous instrumental lessons.
Drama flourishes and we have several clubs run by the Sixth Form as well as our
school production and joint ventures with King Edward VI Aston School (boys).
Teams represent us in all the major sports. A contribution to the life of the School is
expected.
Pastoral Care
We enjoy a reputation for our friendly atmosphere and our Form Tutors take a special
interest in the progress and welfare of the girls in their care. Serious problems are
referred to the Pupil Achievement Leaders (PALS) in KS3 and KS4 and to the Head
of Sixth Form. It is our policy to involve parents immediately a need arises since we
wish to emphasise our belief that education is a partnership between home and school.
The Staff
We have an experienced, talented and committed staff. Teaching is lively and
standards of preparation and marking are good. We believe in offering opportunities
for professional development through in-service training and opportunities for
leadership and personal initiative. We have a good induction programme for all
teachers including those newly qualified and encourage staff to participate in
Leadership Pathways and Leading from the Middle (through the National College or
appropriate providers).
Submitting a letter of application
To accompany the application form and a CV, applicants should write a letter of
application which describes how their experience and qualifications to date have
equipped them for this position. The Leadership Team will be looking for evidence of
relevant experience and understanding. This information should reach the Head
Teacher no later than Monday 9th May 2011 at 9:00am. Applicants who would like
their application acknowledged are asked to include a stamped, addressed envelope.
Please submit the application form with a full curriculum vitae and a letter of
application by the closing date either by post or email:
vacancy@kingedwardvi.bham.sch.uk.
King Edward VI Handsworth School
Rose Hill Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B21 9AR
If there are any questions you feel that have not been answered in the information
pack which you require to complete your applications, please feel free to telephone the
Human Resources Officer on 0121 507 8498.
The Schedule of Short Listing and Interviews
Monday 9th May at 9:00am
Monday 9th May
Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May
Closing date for applications
Shortlisting
Interviews
The schedule of information for interview will be included in the letter of invitation to
interview, as will details of travel expenses.
Talking to Staff and Students
On Interview Day all applicants will have the opportunity to meet staff and students.
Taking up appointment
The successful applicant will be required to take up appointment on September 1st
2011.