Teacher/Instructor of Classics (Maternity Cover)

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  December 2026

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Classics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Instructor/MPS/UPS

Teacher/Instructor of Classics (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to join our exciting History and Classics department; to help enthuse and excite pupils about the world of Classics as well as ensuring continued positive and improving outcomes.. The successful candidate will be expected to teach A-Level Classics to a Year 12 and 13 cohort. This post would suit an experienced teacher and ECT alike who has the drive and enthusiasm to deliver an academically challenging and engaging programme of study for pupils of all ability levels, with a focus on attaining great outcomes. The candidate must have the knowledge and skills to deliver a robust curriculum ensuring Classics remains a USP of the school. 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

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About Wanstead High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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