Teacher of Classics (1Yr 0.6 FTE)

We are looking for an exceptional part-time Classicist to join a thriving department. The successful candidate will be familiar with the Cambridge Latin Course and De Romanis, and able to teach Latin and Classical Greek to a high standard at KS3, and ideally beyond. The ability and enthusiasm to teach Classical Civilisation would also be welcomed.

The Classics Department at Forest currently comprises four full-time members of staff and two part-time members of staff. It is a well-resourced and successful Department, which seeks to provide a positive academic experience of Classical culture – through the study of Latin and Greek language, literature, and cultural/historical background – to pupils of all ages and abilities. We have high expectations, and gain outstanding performances from our pupils in response.

Latin is taught to all pupils in Years 7 and 8, and is a popular option in Year 9 and above. We use the Cambridge Latin Course for Y7 (we also use the CLC e-resources), De Romanis for Y8 and Y9, and other textbooks - especially those by John Taylor and OCR for Y9 and above. Greek is an option for Y9 upwards, and Classical Civilisation will be part of the Y9 curriculum next year, as well as starting from scratch in Y12. While numbers are not always as high as we might wish, strong cohorts sit the GCSE and A level exams each year. Our pupils achieve excellent results at both GCSE and A Level; in 2019, 90% of all GCSE and A level candidates in our subjects achieved grades 9-7/A*-B. In view of this outstanding results profile, it is not surprising that a significant number of our pupils go on to study Classics-related subjects at university every year, including frequent successful applications to Oxford and Cambridge.

The Forest School Ethos

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high. It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral. There is boldness in the School’s character, a readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we are and excitement for what lies ahead.

Our Values

GROWTH HARD WORK RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITY LEARNING DIVERSITY WELLBEING

About Forest

Forest is a large, vibrant school, with more than 1,430 boys and girls in equal proportion, from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:            

• Generous CPD budget            
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system            
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme    
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day            
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13            
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre          
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme     
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees            
• Membership of a pension scheme

Don’t just take our word for it

What the Good Schools Guide say:

“Forest is a power-house with a heart. The pupils exude purpose – modern, dynamic youngsters with an eye on what’s happening next”

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

Applications close on Monday, 11 April 2022, 11:59pm

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 20 April 2022

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.