Teacher of Classics (FTC - maternity cover 0.5 FTE)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Classics to join our busy and flourishing school on a maternity cover, starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will teach Classical Civilisation across Years 7-13.

This position is suitable for Early Career Teachers, for whom Taunton School has an extensive programme of support, and there is the possibility for the successful candidate to also teach Latin if that is desirable.

The Classics Department at Taunton School is a vibrant team of dedicated, forward-thinking teachers who love to help each other and enjoy working together in a friendly and pleasant working environment. The Head of Department is supportive and makes every effort to develop each teacher, encouraging exciting new teaching methods whilst maintaining high standards of delivery. This is a fast-paced, successful and dynamic department which would suit teachers who welcome a challenge and are open to new ideas, technology and want to teach all ages.

Our school ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded independent school. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application.

More Information & How to Apply

This role is a fixed term and part time (0.5 FTE) maternity cover. For more information regarding the salary please refer to the job description.

For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies. 

To apply, please click on 'apply for job'.

As part of the application process you need to upload a covering letter addressed to the Head – Mr James Johnson - which summarises your skills and experience, and sets out how you feel you meet the specific requirements of the role and how you would thrive in our context.

If you would like to discuss the role informally before you apply, please contact us via tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk.

Equal Opportunities

Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. 

If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk

Safeguarding

Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence. 

Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory online 3rd party online & social media search.  

Taunton School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.

It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.

Please visit this link to our Recruitment Policies, for more information: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports 

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 12 May.  However, early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 20 May.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.