Part Time Teacher of Classics

Part time 0.4 or 0.6 FTE

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Classics to contribute further to a flourishing Classics Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate of Classics with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge, with good organisational and time management skills. 

If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Latin (and Greek, although this is not required) and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Classics at NHEHS

Classics is a vibrant and thriving subject throughout all stages of the school. Latin is compulsory for all students for Years 8 and 9, and leads to a large take-up at GCSE, where Greek is also offered. Results at GCSE and A Level are consistently outstanding, with over 90% of students gaining A-A* at A Level over the last three years. Every year students go on to study Classical degrees at Oxbridge or other top universities. 

The Classical extra-curricular programme is rich and varied. There are residential trips every year, with recent locations including Sicily, Rome and Greece. Alongside this are day-trips to museums and local classical sites, evening trips to lectures or the theatre, as well as and several eminent visiting speakers. The Sixth Form are proactive and creative at keeping Classics at the forefront of the school, and currently run a fortnightly Classics ‘masterclass’, in addition to typically spending a term teaching Latin to students at a local primary school.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”  

- Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, West Ealing with excellent transport links.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Teaching Staff Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff 
• Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Free lunches during term time
• Accredited NQT induction

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by emailing recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net or by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: Thursday 11th March 2021 (12pm) but early applications are welcomed. 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 18th March 2021.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.