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Head of Classics

Head of Classics

Birkdale School

Sheffield

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020
Apply by:
21 January 2020

Job overview

Birkdale School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative Head of Classics who will successfully nurture and promote the study of classical subjects. The ability to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation to A-level standard is essential, the ability to teach Classical Greek would be an advantage.

Classics is a successful and popular area of study at Birkdale School.  The School is proud to be maintaining the teaching of Classics and is committed to remaining a centre of excellence in classical education.  Classical Greek is also offered; currently the course is taken up by small groups on an extra-curricular basis.

The Classics Department consistently produces outstanding examination results as well as highly enthusiastic and motivated pupils, many of whom go on to take degree courses in classical subjects at universities including Oxbridge. 

The Department is currently staffed by two experienced and talented specialists who have a strong teamwork ethic and are committed to the enhancement of their professional expertise and knowledge of current developments in classical studies.

Classics has two dedicated classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. All our S1 (Y7) & S2 (Y8) pupils study Latin, following the Cambridge Latin course. Latin continues to be offered as an option from S3 (Y9) onwards. Latin and Classical Civilisation are taught to both GCSE and A level. The EDUQAS exam is taken for Latin GCSE. The Department has regular, timetabled access to excellent computer facilities and all our courses incorporate a strong element of the use of technology by pupils and teachers. 

We aim to offer a varied programme of extra-curricular activities, e.g.  An archaeology study day at an excellent local museum for (S3) Y9 pupils, the Roman soldier experience at York, a visiting story teller.  We encourage our sixth formers to attend university study days, relevant theatre trips and exhibitions; most recently our Sixth Form pupils have benefitted from a visit to the Troy Exhibition in London. Our pupils are regularly successful in national competitions e.g. The Sam Hood Translation, the CICERO competition and the Leeds University annual reading competition.

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About Birkdale School

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  • Birkdale School
  • 4 Oakholme Road, Sheffield
  • South Yorkshire
  • S10 3DH
  • United Kingdom
+44 114 266 8408

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Education is provided for boys from 4 through to 18 years, with girls 16 - 18 years joining for Sixth Form.

Birkdale is known for its high academic standards, with virtually all Sixth Form leavers going on to university. The school provides, within a distinctively Christian ethos, a wide range of out of school activities to educate the whole person. Pastoral care is given a strong emphasis, and music, drama and sport (including outdoor pursuits) are available to high standards.

Set in pleasant surroundings 1.5 miles from the city centre and 4 miles from the Peak District National Park, Birkdale attracts pupils from an area bounded by Wakefield, Rotherham, Retford and Matlock. Transport, shared with a nearby girls’ school, is available from outlying areas. Up to 10% of leavers go on to Oxford or Cambridge each year.

Professionally trained staff are available to give specialised help to those with special needs. Scholarships (academic and music) are available at 11 and 16, up to 25% of fees, and other bursaries and discounts may be offered up to 100% of fees.

Whilst the Head of Birkdale carries responsibility for both the Senior (11-18) and Preparatory schools, the Head of the Preparatory School (who is a member of IAPS) enjoys considerable autonomy and holds responsibility for the leadership and management of the Preparatory School.

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