Trainee Teacher of Classics

Start – September 2021

Rugby School is a diverse and inclusive community, committed to using collaboration, curiosity, and expertise to uncover the best in every student and member of staff.  Equity and service are fundamental to our practice. 

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic graduate who shares our vision of teaching as a vocation, and who will seize an exciting opportunity to teach Latin throughout the school, with Greek and Classical Civilisation an advantage. This is a two year fixed-term post. In the first year the successful candidate will teach a reduced timetable and will receive training at Rugby School. In the second year the successful candidate will continue to teach a reduced timetable while also completing a PGCE with an external teacher training provider. The School will fund and support this training.

Rugby will offer the International Baccalaureate alongside A Levels from September 2021. The School is delighted to offer all students the chance to study the IB, a programme closely aligned with Rugby’s ethos of developing the whole person. Rugby is renowned for its highly successful and innovative approach to education. As a coaching school we are looking for staff who are committed to a professional obligation to improve as teachers and who value personal growth. 

The School is a boarding and day school in full operation seven days per week including evenings during term time. Pastoral, co-curricular, cultural and sports activities take place outside normal day-school hours. All staff are expected to make a full contribution. 

The salary for this post is £18,500 p.a.  and accommodation is provided.

Closing date: 19th April 2021

COVID-19 considerations:

We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

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