Teacher of Classics
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ab829754-287b-4e8c-a18e-ea165df50d8b |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates suitable for the role will:
• be confident in teaching Latin up to and including GCSE to high achieving students and be excited about moving on to teaching to A level
• have the opportunity to teach GCSE Classical Greek (but this is not a requirement)
• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• the opportunity to join a highly successful and fully resourced Classics department with a wide range of experience and expertise
• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish and teachers are encouraged to introduce new and innovative activities
• a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development
• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
• a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
• a two-week October half term
• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
Further details about the role
We are seeking a passionate and self-reflective teacher of Classics who has the knowledge and love of their subject to inspire students and make a positive impact on their progress.
This temporary post offers a wonderful opportunity to inspire our highly motivated, engaged and hardworking student body. The school greatly values the contribution that the study of Classics, Latin and Classical Greek brings to its curriculum offer and to the all-round development of the students, helping them develop their cultural literacy and flourish as global citizens.
We support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT induction programme and the Classics department is very supportive in its approach.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.
Candidates suitable for the role will:
• be confident in teaching Latin up to and including GCSE to high achieving students and be excited about moving on to teaching to A level
• have the opportunity to teach GCSE Classical Greek (but this is not a requirement)
• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• the opportunity to join a highly successful and fully resourced Classics department with a wide range of experience and expertise
• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish and teachers are encouraged to introduce new and innovative activities
• a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development
• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
• a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
• a two-week October half term
• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
Further details about the role
We are seeking a passionate and self-reflective teacher of Classics who has the knowledge and love of their subject to inspire students and make a positive impact on their progress.
This temporary post offers a wonderful opportunity to inspire our highly motivated, engaged and hardworking student body. The school greatly values the contribution that the study of Classics, Latin and Classical Greek brings to its curriculum offer and to the all-round development of the students, helping them develop their cultural literacy and flourish as global citizens.
We support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT induction programme and the Classics department is very supportive in its approach.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.