Classicist in Residence

Term Time – Flexible arrangements – Self-employed

Wimbledon High School have a fantastic opportunity for a Classicist to share their knowledge and experience with our girls in some or all of the following ways:

• One-to-one/small group tutorials on areas beyond the curriculum to inspire our pupils (Year 12 in particular) 
• Support our Oxbridge mentoring process for prospective candidates by introducing pupils to undergraduate-type thinking/texts etc.
• Run a KS3 Greek/Classics club
• Contribute written articles to our WimTeach blog about any area of Classics
• Lead lectures/seminars with pupils from KS3-KS5
• Creatively develop ways to make the excitement and scholarship of Classics visible across all key stages at school i.e. video blogs, noticeboards, competitions

As a Classicist in Residence, you will act as a role model, displaying the scholarship, independence and love of learning we expect from our pupils. We will consider impressively motivated third year undergraduates/graduates/post graduates who will:

• Have excellent subject knowledge to help our pupils explore the breadth and depth of academia beyond the exam material
• Want to work with young people to share the joys and quirks of their subject
• Have the confidence and creativity in supporting each pupil/small groups with a bespoke programme of wider reading, research, thinking and writing and be a self-starter
• Have the ability to forge strong relationships with pupils, balancing academic rigour with enjoyment and fun so that pupils look forward to their tutorials with you.
• Have strong communication skills, be able to discuss, question and explain complex ideas clearly
• Have a good sense of humour
• Ideally have some experience of working with young people

One of London’s top day schools, Wimbledon High School is a highly academic school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the heart of Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London. Our motivated students are challenged to believe in themselves within a stimulating environment and there is a ‘can-do’ attitude throughout the school, with girls involved in all sorts of clubs and activities.

We offer flexible and competitive engagement terms. If you are interested in being considered, do please visit our website for the application details by clicking the apply button.

The closing date is 9am Friday 7 June 2019.

Wimbledon High School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.