Teacher of Classics

Ealing, London
NOTTING HILL AND EALING HIGH SCHOOL GDST

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Classics to contribute further to a flourishing Classics Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities. There is a possibility of a full training programme offered for anyone new to the profession.

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate of Classics with a passion for the subject, excellent subject knowledge, with good organisational and time management skills. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Latin (and Greek, although this is not required) and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Classics at NHEHS

Classics is a vibrant and thriving subject throughout all stages of the school. Latin is compulsory for all students in Years 7, 8 and 9, and leads to a good take-up at GCSE, where Greek is also offered. Results at GCSE and A Level are consistently outstanding, with over 90% of students gaining A-A at A Level over the last five years. Every year students go on to study Classical degrees at Oxbridge or other top universities, with three girls securing offers to study at Oxford within the last two years.

The Classical extra-curricular programme is rich and varied. There is a residential trip every year, with recent locations including Greece, Rome and Sicily. Alongside this are day-trips to museums and local classical sites, evening trips to lectures or the theatre, as well as several eminent visiting speakers. The Sixth Form are proactive and creative at keeping Classics at the forefront of the school, and currently run Classics ‘Masterclasses’, while our GCSE students enjoy teaching Latin to students at a local primary school.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”

– Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff
• Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Free lunches during term time
• Accredited ECT induction

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by emailing or clicking the apply button.

Closing date is Monday 26th June 2023 (12pm) but early applications are encouraged. Interviews will take place on Monday 3rd July 2023 but candidates may be interviewed early.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

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