Teacher of Classics or Graduate Trainee Teacher of Classics
Uppingham School
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus accommodation may be available
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2024
Job overview
Uppingham School is seeking to appoint a first-rate teacher of Classics from September 2024.
Teaching alongside an experienced team of seven specialist colleagues, you will have access to well-equipped classrooms and resources, including a dedicated Classics library. Our Classics Department also has a long tradition of running popular annual trips. Beyond teaching, teachers at Uppingham play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, taking on additional responsibilities and serving as tutors within our fifteen boarding houses and one day house.
This position is suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers. We welcome full-time and also part-time applicants who are not necessarily able to teach all Classics disciplines and proficiency in teaching Greek is not a mandatory requirement for any candidates for this role. Experienced candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of exceptional teaching.
For graduate candidates aspiring to become qualified teachers, our Graduate Trainee Teacher role offers a structured training programme. You will work closely with our specialist team, complete a University of Buckingham PGCE leading to QTS, and gain hands-on teaching experience with a reduced timetable. Throughout your training, you will receive mentorship and support to develop your teaching skills and would also undertake teaching placements in a different school setting.
The person appointed will possess excellent subject knowledge, a good degree, exhibit effective classroom management skills and be able to establish an appropriate rapport with pupils. If you're committed to upholding high standards, possess exceptional communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
Accommodation may be available.
In return Uppingham offers a community that values people. We are warm, compassionate, and mutually supportive. This is reflected in our working environment and the benefits we are able to offer:
- 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
- Free Westfield Healthcare
- Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
- Free staff lunches in term-time
- School fee discount
- 25% Holiday Club discount at Uppingham School Sports Centre for children of Uppingham and Maidwell Hall staff
- Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Occupational Health Services
- Free annual flu jabs
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
- Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details on this role and to apply please click the apply button.
The deadline for applications is Friday 19 April 2024, 9.00am.
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 22 April 2024.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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About Uppingham School
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school’s main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
“Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils’ note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils’ study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently.”
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