Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 118 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
The School:
Wetherby Pembridge is the latest demonstration of Inspired's commitment to providing the highest academic excellence, curriculum rigour, extensive premium co-curricular facilities, and the very best support in accessing the top universities in the world.
This exceptional co-educational senior school will open in Olympia, London in September 2025 and will enable students to gain access to Inspired’s global best practices in teaching and learning, as well as global exchange and summer camp programmes, providing students with even more opportunities to transform and broaden their horizons. Opening with Years 7, 8 and 9 initially, the school will grow over the next few years to educate students in Years 7-13.
The school will build on the academic success and heritage of our Wetherby and Pembridge Hall Pre-Prep and Prep Schools. Wetherby Pembridge will provide a premium, academic senior school pathway for students who are looking for an academically excellent, London co-educational senior school.
The school will feature state-of-the-art learning environments with future-ready classrooms and labs, a library with an eight-floor glass atrium, professional-standard theatre facilities, STEAM Maker Spaces using the latest AI and VR technology, a vibrant Creative and Performing Arts programme and outstanding provision for sport both onsite and nearby.
The Role:
We are delighted to welcome applications from outstanding, dynamic and suitably experienced individuals for the role of Part-Time Teacher of Latin, to be in post ready for the school opening in September 2025. This is a superb opportunity for the right candidate to leverage their experience as a Latin specialist in a high-performing school environment to help establish world-class Classics provision at Wetherby Pembridge. Working closely with the Founding Head of Languages, the successful candidate will have an exciting role in helping to develop an innovative, ambitious and comprehensive Latin programme for this exciting new chapter in the Wetherby Pembridge journey.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
* Teaching approximately a 25% timetable allocation of Latin. There is potential for the role to increase over time, as the school grows
* Planning, preparing and delivering excellent lessons, including working with the Head of Languages and the SENDCo to ensure that Latin teaching at Wetherby Pembridge makes appropriate provision for candidates with additional needs
* Promoting the study of Latin and Classics throughout the school
* Attending and contributing to regular departmental meetings
* Contributing to super-curricular provision within Ancient and Modern Languages, and helping to foster a culture in which broad and regular super-curricular engagement is a routine aspect of student life
* Taking part in lesson observations and work scrutinies
* Having an open and proactive attitude to continuing professional development
* Assisting as required, in liaison with the Head of Languages and the Admissions Department, with the development and marking of assessment papers for candidates for entry to the school via the standard entry route and via Scholarship
* As required, setting and marking internal examinations
* Cooperating with all colleagues to ensure that Wetherby Pembridge remains a tidy, organised and inspiring learning environment
* Liaising with the Head of Languages and Senior Leadership Team as appropriate to help develop and support Community Partnership opportunities
* For the right candidate, opportunities may exist for additional responsibilities, e.g. coaching Games, contributing to pastoral oversight, etc.
The ideal candidate will have:
* PGCE, QTS or equivalent with strong academic credentials, including a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and the right to work in the UK
* Significant experience of delivering outstanding Latin provision in a high-performing school environment
* The ability to teach Latin to A Level
* The resilience, drive, strength of character and sense of both humour and perspective to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and ambitious environment
In addition, all teachers at Wetherby Pembridge are expected to demonstrate:
* An understanding of and alignment with the Wetherby Pembridge Values and ethos
* Excellence as a classroom practitioner
* A depth of understanding in the relevant subject area
* Ability to judge learning effectiveness and adapt teaching appropriately, including the use of technology to assist with informing feedback and support
* Outstanding preparation and planning
* A forward-looking approach to the use of educational technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning
* Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare
* Experience in operating as part of a collaborative and collegial team
* Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work both collaboratively and independently
* A commitment to professional development
* Enthusiasm, energy and a positive and flexible approach
* Ability to engage and motivate young people
* Ability to manage own workload, to cope well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Interest in working with students inside and outside the classroom to support their learning and personal development
* Readiness to engage whole-heartedly in the co-curricular and wider life of the school
* Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
* Commitment to the safeguarding of students and child protection as well as equal opportunities
Safeguarding:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.