Overview
Our client is known as one of the most popular and well-regarded grammar schools in the country. They are now looking for a Head of Classics to lead their popular and energetic Classics Department.
The pupils enjoy their study of Latin and respond well to its challenges! Latin is taught throughout the school. All pupils in Years 7 and 8 study Latin with GCSE option choices made at the end of Year 8. In the Sixth Form they are committed to running either Latin or Classical Civilisation (or ideally both) depending on the numbers opting.
The current Head of Department has built up a lively visits and co-curricular programme and has significantly enhanced the profile of the department. In recent years the department has
visited Italy, Greece and Turkey. One very popular option is to visit Italy in the spring, taking in Rome, Pompeii, Vesuvius and Herculaneum. In the local area we make regular theatre and
museum visits, as well as an annual appearance at the local Classical quiz with neighbouring schools. From time to time we make a three-day visit to Hadrian’s Wall. There is a Classics Club, at which speakers lead discussions on Classical matters in a relaxed manner.
This is a rarely available opportunity which would suit an experienced teacher who wishes to develop his/her skills working with academically able students.
The Person
You will have:
- Qualified teacher status
- A good degree in Classics or a closely related discipline.
- Good academic qualifications resulting from your school career.
- A consistent record of strong teaching standards.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Commitment to professional improvement.
- High energy levels and a willingness to work hard.
- Strong communication skills and high levels of literacy.
- The potential to support and advise other colleagues
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with colleagues.
- Ability to get things done with imagination, vision, drive, strength and character.
- A willingness to participate in enrichment and extra-curricular activities relating to Classics.
- Be committed to student learning and raising achievement of all students through his/her teaching.
- Have very high expectations for the learning and ability of students.
- Demonstrate consistently the qualities of an outstanding learning practitioner through his/her own professional work.
- Be a model of professionalism, through his/her conduct in and around the workplace and when representing the school.
- Exemplify excellence in his/her relationships with, and attitudes to pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and other professionals with whom they have contact as part of their role.
- Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to enrichment and co-curricular activities relating to Classics.
- Possess a good sense of humour.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be on the appropriate point of the Main Professional Scale (£29,915 – £41,136) or Upper Pay Scale (£42,559 – £45,766). The point on the scale will be based on your
remuneration in your current school. The post attracts a TLR 2b (£4,574). All members of the teaching staff are part of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Please get in touch with Monique on 02085772442 for more information or apply using the link below