Latin Teacher

About the School – Milbourne Lodge

Milbourne Lodge is a Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School for boys and girls aged 4-13 years, located in Esher, Surrey. Founded in 1912, the school has a long tradition of preparing children for Common Entrance and scholarship exams to the country’s most prestigious and well-known public schools.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Latin Teacher to join our fantastic team working part time (0.6 FTE) to start in September 2024.

About Cognita

Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools, spanning seventeen different countries. We share one common purpose: to deliver an outstanding holistic education that will enable our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States, we employ 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students.

Our schools provide a truly holistic education based on rich and varied experiences that focus on social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning. This results in excellent academic outcomes for our students, who are also equipped with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes to set them up for success in our fast changing world.

About the role

To be an inspirational and dedicated Latin Teacher teaching Latin to Scholarship level to prepare pupils for exams to a range of selective senior schools.

To be committed to high standards of teaching and learning with the ability to inspire and motivate our children to develop their full potential. To fully support the policies and aims of the school and to ensure the personal, social, emotional and physical development of every child. To be a team player who is positive and proactive with good interpersonal skills and a willing approach to sharing and developing best practice.

You will plan and teach high standard lessons which meet the curriculum demands of the school. Mark, assess, analyse, and provide feedback regarding the performance of pupils and write subject reports which convey accurate and meaningful information.

For more details, please email Michaela.Parker@milbournelodge.co.uk for the full Job Description.

Who we are looking for:

To be considered for this role you have will have experience delivering specialist Latin lessons up to Year 8 Scholarship level and have a relevant degree. We would also expect;

• An excellent role model with high expectations
• To be an adaptable, supportive, vigilant, positive, willing member of staff and to enjoy working with children
• High levels of emotional intelligence, personal integrity and moral courage, informed by a deeply held set of educational values
• Personable, supportive, and able to motivate and work in a team
• A deep commitment to the aims and ethos of Milbourne Lodge School

Apply now

Please send a cover letter and completed application form to: Michaela.Parker@milbournelodge.co.uk. Please note we do not accept CVs without a fully completed application form.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.