Teacher of Classics (Maternity)

The Dragon seeks to appoint a graduate to teach Classics to Years 5 to 8 who will be willing to make a wide contribution to the life of this busy, exciting and successful school. The position would suit a teacher with senior school (independent or maintained sector) experience, as well as those who have experience of teaching children of prep school age (8-13 years) whether as an NQT or those new to the profession. Children take Common Entrance and Scholarship exams to leading senior schools at the end of Year 8.    The Department has a team of 9 Classicists.  All children learn Latin from Year 5 and Greek is also taught from Year 7.    All staff contribute to extra-curricular activities.  Games players would obviously find their talents used, but the school is large enough for a great variety of cultural and academic interests to be welcomed and to provide ample opportunities for further career progress within the school.     The Dragon School was founded in 1877 to educate the sons of dons.  From these modest beginnings the School has grown to be an internationally renowned independent day and boarding preparatory school for over 600 boys and girls aged 8 to 13.  In September 1995 the School (which has charitable status) opened a pre-prep called Lynams on the Woodstock Road for about 200 more children aged 4 to 7.    The Dragon was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in November 2014 and was found to be “Excellent” in all areas of teaching and pastoral care and “Exceptional” with regard to “The Quality of Pupils’ Achievements and Learning”.   The staff of over 300 full and part time individuals includes 120 teachers, 35 visiting music and learning support teachers, 30 teaching assistants, 35 pastoral staff and 90 support and administrative staff.  A further range of individuals provide sports coaching and specialist services on a contract basis.     For further information on the role, please read the job description.     Closing date: Friday 3rd November although an appointment may be made before this date if an early applicant proves suitable.  Interviews are likely to take place w/c 6th November.