Classics Teacher Part Time (0.40%)

Classics Teacher

September 2025

Part time. (0.40%)

Kent College is a school that ensures every student succeeds above and beyond their potential, as shown by our outstanding value-added results which place us as one of the top schools in the country.  Academically, creatively, in Music, Drama and Sport, we nurture, support and encourage our students to thrive. Our flexible and personalised offer allows every student to follow their own path in life and excel. Nurturing and care is at the heart of what we do. We are a community of unique individuals, each with our own characters, personalities and strengths, and brought together by our Methodist ethos of doing all the good you can.

Our ethos of kindness, community and inclusive nurturing, alongside excellent teaching and learning, a flexible curriculum and fantastic facilities are the key to success for our students.

Individual excellence is at the heart of the Kent College community.

We value:

Achievement,

Support for all,

Purposeful citizenship,

Individuality,

Reliability, resilience, respect, and

Enquiring and creative minds.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and well-qualified Teacher to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation to A Level in this highly successful department. Another subject would be advantageous.  Applicants should have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, excellent organisational and time-management skills, and enjoy working as part of a team.

Classics is flourishing at Kent College Pembury. All pupils begin Latin in Year 8, following the 5th edition of the Cambridge Latin Course. In Year 9, the students are given the choice of continuing with Latin or moving to a Classical Civilisation course; currently just over half of the year has opted to continue with classical subject. Both Latin and Classical Civilisation continue through to GCSE, and Classical Greek GCSE is offered ‘off timetable’, starting in Year 9. In the Sixth Form, both A Level Latin and Classical Civilisation are taught. Results have been excellent, with a high number of students going on to study Classics courses at top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. 

The Classics Department currently comprises the Head of Department, one full-time and two part-time teachers. While the department does utilise an academic approach to language teaching, it also encourages learning that is pupil centred, accessible and exciting. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will fit in with this approach, displaying the ability to pass on a passion for the ancient world, while maintaining the department’s excellent results. Applicants should ideally be comfortable using the Cambridge Latin Course and be familiar with the relevant examination specifications. A willingness to extend the classroom experience by supporting trips in the UK and to Classical sites overseas would be welcomed.

There is a possibility of staff accommodation if candidates are willing to cover some boarding shifts within our boarding house.

We are delighted to welcome applications from candidates who share our core values and who are able to contribute to our continued future success. We recruit staff of the highest calibre who will inspire, support and challenge the pupils, and fellow colleagues, to achieve their full potential.

Closing date: Monday 17 February 2025 by Midday

Interviews likely to be week commencing 24 February 2025.  

Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

References will be taken up prior to interview.  One of the referees should normally be the applicant’s current or most recent employer. The post requires the highest level of clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointees must be prepared to undergo child protection screening Child Protection and welfare are taken very seriously at Kent College, with guidelines on confidentiality and staff-pupil relationship procedures well-publicised to staff. 

All gaps of employment are to be accounted for and rigorously investigated. Referees are contacted to ensure the validity of the reference. Testimonials are not acceptable in place of confidential references.