Lead Teacher of Classics (maternity cover)

Hours: Part time or Full time (minimum 3.5 days)

The role:

We seek a well-qualified Latin or Classics graduate with a passion for teaching and learning to join our popular department, within one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls.

The ideal candidate must be able to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation to GCSE level and to A-level, would be desirable. The ability to teach Classical Greek to GCSE level is also desirable. 

Applications are welcome from all sectors including universities and UQTs.

About Us

At Nottingham Girls’ High School, we foster a work environment that is inclusive and supportive, where all students and teachers thrive. Lessons are happy, the curriculum is diverse, and all areas of the school enjoy a focus on excellence in terms of learning and pastoral care. Here, everyone is listened to, valued and respected. We celebrate each individual in our diverse family of teachers, support staff and students, and commit to continually building on our inclusive practices. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

We have an attractive and open campus that backs on to the Nottingham Arboretum, an ideal place to walk or run during free periods and over lunch. The school is centrally located with excellent public transport links, including a tram stop less than 500m from the school. We have also recently opened a new gym which staff can access at certain times and enjoy discounted rates.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Extensive training in a range of areas including wellbeing, diversity and inclusion
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous Aviva Teachers' Flexible Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted access to the school's recently opened and well-equipped gym and fitness classes
• Free lunch during term-time

 Closing date: 11.45pm on Monday 15 April 2024.

Interviews: Friday 19 April 2024.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Online presence checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates ¿ this will be in the public domain only.