Job Summary
Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Latin to start in August 2025.
THE DEPARTMENT
The department currently consists of 4 full time members of staff. Latin is taught as an optional language throughout Years 7, 8 and 9 in classes which generally range in size between 10 and 24. There are currently 78 pupils in Years 10 and 11 taking the subject at GCSE, 17 of whom are on the ‘Gratin’ version of the course, 25 taking A-Level Latin across the 2 years in the 6th form, and 5 taking A-Level Greek. At present we follow the OCR syllabus for GCSE and A-Level.
The results in recent years have been excellent; last year, we achieved 100% grade 9-7 at GCSE in both Latin and Greek, and 100% A*-A at A-Level, again in both Latin and Greek. The department also has a dedicated University and Oxbridge preparation programme, with much recent interest and success in this area.
The department currently offers a bi-annual trip, open to pupils in Year 10 and above, to either Italy, Greece or Sicily, as well as an annual L6th Reading Week Trip, either to Rome or the South of France. We aim to make full use of the city’s cultural opportunities, running theatre trips largely aimed at 6th form to see shows such as Elecktra and Medea Electronica.
ROLE SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Classics across the curriculum, from Year 7 to A-Level, including in Years 7 and 8 at our adjacent Prep School. An ability to contribute towards the department’s extension programme, including a willingness to support pupils with applications to leading universities (including Oxford and Cambridge), will be a distinct advantage.
All teachers within the department are expected to assist in the development of schemes of work, as well as in the creation of teaching resources and the compilation of content for our Microsoft OneNote Notebooks and SharePoint. While an ability to teach Classical Greek to GCSE and beyond would be a preference, it is not essential for a successful application.
Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 15 houses (of which six are boarding houses and nine are day). There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the co-curricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of almost 100 school societies. Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application.
All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our super-curricular Masterclass programme; this is a series of sessions focusing on an area of personal academic or cultural interest. These have included subjects such as Magical Realism, Cuisine and Culture and Great Debates in History.
All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.
Safeguarding responsibilities:
1. This role will involve daily contact with pupils and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
2. All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
Category
Senior School Teaching
Vacancy Type
Permanent/Full Time
Salary
Brighton College has its own pay scale, above the maintained sector. There is also an excellent and flexible benefits package, the contents of which can be controlled by individual teachers themselves. Generous fee remission is also available for dependent children in either the Prep School or College, subject to a place being offered. All of our teachers are enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).
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