Teacher of Latin and the Ancient World
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, E17 9RZ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7c54193e-11f3-4123-bcf1-e4442d9ce052 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Temporary Part-time Teacher of Latin and the Ancient World
(0.5 contract)
Maternity cover
Required for September 2026
• Do have a genuine passion for teaching Latin and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for the subject with students?
• Would you like the opportunity to work as part of an innovative and dedicated Languages Faculty?
We are looking to appoint a part-time Teacher of Latin. This is temporary post from 1st September 2026 to the end of July 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.
For the right candidate there is the possibility of a TLR2b payment to act as Deputy Head of Faculty, depending on experience.
The role will require the post holder to teach Latin and the Ancient World.
Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.
An application form and recruitment pack are available to download from the school website www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 (9.00am)
Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026
Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced D.B.S.
What the school offers its staff
• One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff
• An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan
• In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we have been piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in2025– 26
• Teachers have an allocated WFA - Work from Anywhere period included on their timetable
• Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing
• No report writing
• Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace(in summer!)
• The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)
• Regular wellbeing surveys and wellbeing slots in staff meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing
• 97% of staff say the school is a happy and enjoyable place to work; 95% feel their professional contribution is valued; 73% feel they have a good work-life balance.This compares very favourably with the TES national Wellbeing report where only 20% of staff felt their workload was manageable.
• Employee Assistance: free24-hourconfidential counselling, help and information service
• Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest,regularly using computers,are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses
• Free on-site parking
• Lunch or breakfast provided on INSET days
• Free tea and coffee in the staff room
• Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Temporary Part-time Teacher of Latin and the Ancient World
(0.5 contract)
Maternity cover
Required for September 2026
• Do have a genuine passion for teaching Latin and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for the subject with students?
• Would you like the opportunity to work as part of an innovative and dedicated Languages Faculty?
We are looking to appoint a part-time Teacher of Latin. This is temporary post from 1st September 2026 to the end of July 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.
For the right candidate there is the possibility of a TLR2b payment to act as Deputy Head of Faculty, depending on experience.
The role will require the post holder to teach Latin and the Ancient World.
Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.
An application form and recruitment pack are available to download from the school website www.wsfg.waltham.sch.uk. Completed application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@wsfg.waltham.sch.uk Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 (9.00am)
Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026
Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced D.B.S.
What the school offers its staff
• One of the lowest teaching time contact ratios in London, demonstrating that we have chosen to invest in our staff
• An understanding that work-life balance is important, including a commitment to staff wellbeing in our School Improvement Plan
• In addition to making allowances for staff to have cover for family events, we have been piloting a whole school approach to flexible working which will be rolled out across the school in2025– 26
• Teachers have an allocated WFA - Work from Anywhere period included on their timetable
• Home and Family weeks: termly non-meeting weeks throughout the year to support with reduced workload and staff wellbeing
• No report writing
• Beautiful school grounds, including staff terrace(in summer!)
• The possibility of flexible working contracts (37% of our staff are part-time)
• Regular wellbeing surveys and wellbeing slots in staff meetings; member of SLT with responsibility for staff wellbeing
• 97% of staff say the school is a happy and enjoyable place to work; 95% feel their professional contribution is valued; 73% feel they have a good work-life balance.This compares very favourably with the TES national Wellbeing report where only 20% of staff felt their workload was manageable.
• Employee Assistance: free24-hourconfidential counselling, help and information service
• Staff organised activities including a running club, yoga and Boxfit exercise sessions
• Cycle 2 work scheme
• Staff working in schools in Waltham Forest,regularly using computers,are eligible to apply for reimbursement towards some of the costs associated with eye tests and glasses
• Free on-site parking
• Lunch or breakfast provided on INSET days
• Free tea and coffee in the staff room
• Staff benefit from preferential admission criteria for their daughters.
Commitment to safeguarding
Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.