Teacher/Instructor of Classics

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Flexible start date of 2nd September or 2nd November 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Classics
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Instructor / MPS
• Additional allowances:

  Instructor / MPS

Teacher/Instructor of Classics job summary

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Classics to A-Level standard and will contribute substantially to the continual cycle of refinement. This post would suit an experienced teacher and ECT alike who has the drive and enthusiasm to deliver an academically challenging programme of study for pupils of all ability levels. We will also consider an instructor (i.e. with experience but without a teaching qualification) as we recognise the unique nature of the subject and will ensure any successful candidate is supported to grow and develop as an educator with possible support to train as a teacher later on. You will be a dynamic, committed professional who strives for all pupils to do their very best. You will have exemplary core skills of literacy and numeracy, passion and ambition and you will create exciting lessons across the age ranges that lead pupils to want to know more. You will be flexible, ambitious and proactive in seeking solutions to problems and wish to contribute to wider school life.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wanstead High School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wanstead High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

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