Graduate Assistant - Classics

Cranleigh School seeks to appoint for September 2023 a good honours graduate to join our flourishing Classics Department for a one-year Graduate Assistant position. The post would suit someone who is looking to start a career in the subject. The successful candidate should expect to teach Classical subjects in years 9-11, with the possibility of some A level teaching for the right candidate. The successful candidate will also show a willingness to contribute in other ways to the life of a busy boarding school.

Cranleigh is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13–18 years of age. There is also a Preparatory School in close proximity. Cranleigh aspires to be a beacon of excellence in learning and teaching and is committed to the continuing professional development of all employees

The successful candidate will ideally be either a) currently completing the final year of a degree in Classics (or related degree) or b) a recent graduate in Classics (or related degree). They will be self-motivated, good humoured and will relish the challenge presented by being part of a cheerful, supportive and highly successful department.

This post would be ideal for anyone considering teaching or indeed just looking for a great place to spend a year getting some salaried experience in the field of education. No teaching qualifications are necessary – guidance and support will be offered to the successful candidate who will be flexible, adaptable, innovative and a good team player.

In addition, they would be expected to get involved in all aspects of this busy boarding school, including acting as a tutor to a group of students within a House and delivering some of the school’s PSHE programme. This would normally include one evening duty per week. All teachers are expected to contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme alongside their academic responsibilities; a willingness to assist with any of the school’s main sports - rugby, hockey, netball, football, cricket, athletics and tennis – would be beneficial.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the post informally, please contact Dr Dan Hogg, Head of Classics by email in the first instance: dawh@cranleigh.org

Please read ‘Why teach at Cranleigh?’ to be found on our website which gives an impression of the ethos to which it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute.

This is, initially, a fixed term appointment for one year from September 2023 and comes with a salary of circa £18,000. Accommodation and all meals in term-time are provided. The successful candidate will also receive 17 weeks holiday.

Candidates should state fully what their particular interests are and where they think they can make contributions to the wider life of the school.

To apply, please submit a brief letter of application together with a completed Academic Application Form, available from the School’s website: https://www.cranleigh.org/welcome/work-at-cranleigh/teaching/ supported by a Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of two referees. 

Applications should be sent as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 9th March 2023.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close earlier than advertised.

Please send to The Headmaster, Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QQ or via email to recruiting@cranleigh.org

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

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