Head of Classics

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

HEAD OF CLASSICS (Maternity cover)

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to take on the leadership of our well-resourced and successful Classics Department from September 2021 on a fixed term (maternity) cover.

The Head of Classics will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the organisation and management skills required to lead the classics team. They will provide the department with dynamic and creative leadership and have a desire to promote classics learning outside of the classroom.  This role would suit an experienced teacher looking for leadership experience although we will consider applications from talented and ambitious NQTs.

Successful applicants will have an understanding of the commitment required in a large boarding and day school.

RHS has its own salary scale, outstanding development opportunities and subsidised accommodation may be available.  RHS remains a member of the TPS.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications:  1200 Noon 20 April

Interviews will be held: 27/28 April

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies  or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org 

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.