Head of Classics
Nower Hill High School, Pinner, HA5 5RP14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Classics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Outer London Pay Scale
Additional allowances
+ TLR 2b (£5,882 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring Head of Classics to join our thriving faculty. Prior leadership experience is not essential, but we are seeking an experienced practitioner with excellent pedagogical knowledge, superb communication skills, and a firm commitment to widening access to classical subjects for students of all backgrounds and abilities. The ability to teach Classics and Latin at KS3-4 is essential and at KS5 highly desirable; any experience of teaching Oracy would be an additional advantage. You must have experience of teaching in a UK secondary school.
The Classics Department at Nower Hill is a very special place to teach. It comprises five specialist Classics teachers and offers all classical subjects, which is incredibly rare in the state sector. All Year 7 and Year 8 students study our homemade Latin, Classics and Oracy course. We use the Cambridge Latin Course all the way through into GCSE alongside teaching the other elements of the Eduqas syllabus. Classical Civilisation and Ancient History are both offered at GCSE. Students may continue with Latin and Classical Civilisation at A-Level. We are very proud to be able to offer Classical Greek as an extracurricular option from Year 7 onwards. We are one of only a very few state schools in the country offering Classical Greek in the sixth form.
In addition to Greek, there is a thriving Classics Club, which is run by Year 12 and Year 13 students and we regularly organise study days and trips to destinations both at home and abroad. Our biannual trip to Italy or Greece is the highlight of many students’ school experience and anticipated with great excitement!
As a department, we constantly strive to improve our practice and benefit from a strong whole-school culture of professional development and a dynamic, ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be joining a team of experienced, supportive colleagues with deep and extensive subject knowledge, who constantly seek to learn from each other and plan collaboratively as much as possible. In addition, we host 1-2 PGCE trainee teachers each year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our outstanding Faculty of Linguistic and Cultural Studies (FLACS). This post is suitable for both experienced teachers as well as those who may be returning to the profession after a break.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Nower Hill High School?
- The opportunity to work with a talented, dynamic team of specialist teachers;
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities and visits, including overseas residential trips;
- Strong connections with other MFL and Classics departments;
- Students who are a pleasure to teach;
- A strong culture of professional development;
- Supportive leadership team;
- Excellent facilities;
- A high-performing, oversubscribed school with ambitious academic standards;
- Convenient location near North Harrow Underground Station;
- Flexible working arrangements actively considered.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.
Applying for the job
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About Nower Hill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 2023 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nower Hill High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk
About Nower Hill High School
Nower Hill High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. We’d love you to come and join us!
We offer:
A dynamic place to work
Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities
Staff well-being service ( ESP’s Employee Assistance Programme )
A comfortable and well-resourced working environment
A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body
An aspirational community of local families
Excellent facilities
Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities
Free fitness suite membership
On site qualified nurse and counsellor. Free annual flu vaccinations
Excellent student support systems
A programme of staff social events
A very supportive Leadership Team
Competitive London pay scales
Excellent holidays
Generous pension scheme
The option of a school place for children of staff
A very supportive Governing Body
A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme
On site catering facilities and outlets
Excellent public transport links into Central London
Local shops within walking distance
An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 categories
Arranging a visit to Nower Hill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk.
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