The school seeks to appoint an inspiring head of Classics to lead this enthusiastic academic department. Classics at St Swithun’s is thriving and the department aims to deliver a positive experience of the ancient world to all students and at all levels. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy working in a stimulating professional environment.
The ability to teach Latin to A level is a requirement of this post, and it would be a significant advantage to be able to teach both Classical Greek and/or Classical civilisation to GCSE and A level, though this would not be absolutely essential in the first instance.
The successful candidate will be a positive and dynamic individual who is able to engage, motivate and inspire students of all ages. They will be an experienced Classics teacher with exceptional subject knowledge, a strong work ethic and a desire to be part of the whole school community. They will be required to teach at all levels and prepare students for competitive university entry, plus have a passion for promoting learning within St Swithun’s and beyond.
St Swithun’s is a popular and successful selective girls’ school committed to developing innovative teaching and learning; open communication with parents and being a tolerant, kind and supportive community in which every pupil feels able to try new challenges without fear of failure. St Swithun’s is proud to be a High Performance Learning (HPL) school and a member of the HPL Fellowship of World Class Schools.
For further details of the post and to apply online please visit or contact Mrs. Rachel Nicholls, executive assistant, recruitment@stswithuns.com or 01962 835701
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 27 January 2025
St Swithun’s is a registered charity providing education for boys and girls and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share and support this commitment and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and theDisclosure & Barring Service.