Head of Latin and Classical Civilisation

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding leader. As part of our experienced and passionate team, you can expect to:

• Teach Latin and some Classical Civilisation across all age groups.
• Lead a vibrant, committed and professional team of teachers to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department
• Share resources and good practice, undertake lesson observations and work scrutiny; encourage collaborative teaching, provide mentoring and actively encourage continuing professional development
• Review, maintain or develop schemes of work at all levels and undertake or fairly delegate all necessary ad-ministration of academic courses, including examination and coursework processing
• Monitor the progress of all students taking the subject, and set targets where appropriate; support key groups of pupils in their studies e.g. the most able pupils and pupils with EAL or Learning Support needs
• Lead the co-curricular life of the Department, through events such as productions, workshops, clubs, trips, open days
• Review (annually) and plan to improve the impressive academic results of the Classics Department Plan and monitor budgets to meet the requirements of the Department; and develop the physical facilities and re-sources of the Department;
• Liaise with Pastoral staff and parents where necessary to maximise the progress of students
• Act as a point of contact for all those wishing to pursue any university studies linked to the subject
• To offer support to the learning, pastoral and co-curricular needs of the individual students through the house system as a tutor and the co-curricular programme. These duties should be carried out to a high standard to ensure the all-round quality of education for pupils at Worksop College