Position: Teacher of Classics (Permanent) Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA Hours: This position is a part-time role which will equate to approximately 0.6-0.8 FTE. The closing date for this position will be Monday 21st April Interviews will be taking place during week commencing Monday 28th April We are currently looking for a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Classics to support our Classics department. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. Main Responsibilities: • Prepare lessons taking account of the pupils’ abilities within each teaching group/set • Contribute to the teaching of the department as set out in the timetable • Be a good ambassador for the subject; attend departmental meetings, subject meetings and INSET courses as appropriate • Take a proportional share of responsibilities for departmental activities (e.g. trips, lectures, societies, intranet maintenance, HE advice), new initiatives and provision and maintenance of resources (e.g. the writing and updating of schemes of work, the display of pupils’ work, etc) • Manage the classroom environment in a way conducive to successful learning and the maintenance of good pupil discipline, making use of sanctions and rewards in line with school policies • Check the attendance of and keep necessary academic records for groups taught and apply the school’s assessment framework • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of pupils with special needs and facilitate their work accordingly • Set and mark a proportional share of the internal examinations, entrance papers, scholarship papers, mark coursework, write reports and grades according to school policy • Employ good subject knowledge, become fully acquainted with the appropriate specifications and schemes of work and carry out the requirements thereof • Set and mark work regularly for all pupils, in accordance with departmental guideline • Attend all relevant meetings (with staff, parents, pupils, prospective parents and pupils, and visitors) • Invigilate internal and external examinations and provide cover, within reasonable limits, for absent colleagues as required • Adhere to the staff dates list and attend staff meetings, in-service training, a limited number of whole school events as identified by the Head and support school activities • Participate in the school’s scheme of staff appraisal and engage in CPD and peer observation • Report pupil absences in accordance with school procedure • Report pupil concerns to the Head of Department To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following: • Applicants must have appropriate academic qualifications for the role • The successful candidate will be required to teach Latin to A Level; the ability to teach Greek GCSE would be an advantage • All applicants should have experience working with young people and have a general knowledge of how to enthuse, lead and manage teams or groups • Applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of the secondary curriculum and its assessment • The right candidate will have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with pupils and establish personal boundaries • They will be organised, punctual and efficient in organising workload and managing time effectively What We Offer: • Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes are all included • Pension scheme membership (including life cover) Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.