Head of Classics (One Year Fixed Term) Full Time or Part Time

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2024 and received the highest grading possible in their most recent ISI inspection.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

HEAD OF CLASSICS (One Year Fixed Term) Full Time or Part Time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and engaging teacher to take on the leadership of our well-resourced and successful Classics Department from September 2024 for a one year period.

The Head of Classics will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the organisation and attention to detail required to manage the department.  This role would suit an experienced teacher looking for leadership experience or an experienced Head of Department seeking to expand their school experience.

Successful applicants will have an understanding of the commitment required in a large boarding and day school.

RHS has its own competitive salary scale and subsidised accommodation may be available. 

Early applications are welcomed and applicants may be called to interview prior to the published date.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications: 0900 29 April

Interviews will be held: 2/3 May

Further details of this position can be downloaded by

visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager

on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please

visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.