Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls has been ranked as one of the top 50 best state secondary schools nationally by the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey. Our students are drawn from across the city of Birmingham, with many travelling long distances to be part of Sutton Girls, and to experience our inspirational environment. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated subject specialist to join our thriving Religious Studies Department to cover a period of maternity leave. The appointed candidate will be contracted to work 4 days each week with Wednesday as a non-working day; full time applications will also be considered.

On joining Sutton Girls, you will become part of a vibrant learning community full of engaged and enthusiastic students, and dedicated, supportive colleagues working together to provide students with a high quality, broad and balanced education. Our staff have a range of teaching backgrounds with many coming from co-educational and comprehensive settings.  You do not need previous experience of a grammar school setting either as a teacher or as a student. 

What you can expect as a teacher at Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

At Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in a range of activities, and  you will be well supported in taking any initiatives of your own. It is a place where you should always feel confident to try something new to enhance the learning environment.

Some of the key benefits we offer are:

• Generous Pension Scheme - the opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)
• Flexible PPA with the option of up to one-third PPA taken off-site
• Opportunity to join the BHS Healthcare Plan
• Opportunity to sign up to our Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to the National College providing all teachers with on-demand CPD, subject and pedagogy development, workload-reducing tools, and a central system for tracking and evidencing professional learning
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and mental health awareness

How to apply

To apply for this post, please complete your application on MyNewTerm. The Personal Statement section gives you the opportunity to detail other relevant experiences, interests and skills. In this section please:

1. State your reasons for applying for this post.
2. Outline the experiences that you believe have prepared you for this post.
3. Describe the skills and strengths that you will bring to the school.

Please e-mail our HR team via recruitment@suttcold.bham.sch.uk for clarification on any matters regarding this vacancy. Informal visits to the school can be arranged before the deadline for applications, and shortlisted applicants will have a tour of the school on the day of interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Safeguarding

Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. This includes enhanced DBS, barred list clearance, medical fitness, identity and right to work; and where applicable prohibition check, qualifications, certificate of good conduct and letter of professional standing from the regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

Candidates for teaching and support staff posts will be assessed at interview for their suitability to work with children. Appointment is conditional upon at least two satisfactory references which include specific comments on working with children and young people. All staff at the school have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of students at the school. In addition to the ability to perform the duties of the post the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:

• motivation to work with children and young people.
• ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
• attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline.
• any relevant issues arising from references.
• any gaps in time not covered by details in the application . 

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Please refer to our policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.