TEACHER OF LATIN & ENGLISH
The Opportunity
Set in 85 acres of Suffolk parkland, Old Buckenham Hall is one of the country’s oldest and most beautiful preparatory schools. Since 1862, it has provided children with a rigorous curriculum and unparalleled co-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by an outstanding system of pastoral care. A co-educational school for children aged 2 to 13, OBH serves a boarding and day community that go on attend some of the most aspirational senior schools in the UK, many having achieved scholarships. Regular destinations include Eton, Radley, Benenden, Oundle, Uppingham and Rugby, as well schools in East Anglia.
OBH is looking to appoint a talented and committed part-time Teacher of Latin & English. The successful candidate will be expected to take a key role in the delivery of these subjects and should have prior experience in prep school education. OBH’s academic departments have enjoyed significant success in recent years, with a record number of pupils being awarded scholarships in 2025. Latin remains a firmly embedded Common Entrance subject at the school, and we look forward to exploring how Classical Civilisation might also feature in the curriculum.
The role will be 0.5 full-time equivalent, and some flexibility in working days is available.
A generous remuneration package, including free school meals, and use of all school facilities will be available for the successful candidate, who will be expected to be committed to the life of a busy boarding school.
To apply, please submit a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, along with an application form to dfo@obh.co.uk by no later than midday Friday 28th February.
Safeguarding
Old Buckenham Hall is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equality Statement
Employees and prospective employees will not be unfairly discriminated against on grounds of disability, gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, belief, culture, nationality, national origin, age, sexual orientation and trade union membership or non-membership. This list is not exhaustive and there are other forms of discrimination that will not be tolerated.