Teacher of Classical Civilisation

City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RU

28 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £33,465 - £51,714

Teacher of Classical Civilisation job summary

The Potteries Educational Trust is a growing Multi Academy Trust, working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region. The Trust is a vibrant Learning Community working to maintain and develop excellent and innovative teaching and learning. The Trust seeks to deliver high quality parental engagement, pastoral support and the pooling of resources and expertise to achieve an Outstanding learning experience and outcomes for all our children and young people. Institutions work together to foster high quality academic and pastoral support, utilising the best elements of educational research in moving existing strong practice to outstanding in every sense.

The City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College is a thriving, lively and successful Sixth Form College, at the heart of the University Quarter in Stoke on Trent. We have fantastic opportunities for innovative, ambitious and committed individuals to join our college at a time of exciting curriculum initiatives and developments. The successful applicants will join the college at a time of growth and opportunity.

The Classical Civilisation A Level Course currently follows the OCR H408E specification, covering a range of themes, including The World of the Hero, The Imperial Image & Greek Religion. Our GCSE course currently follows the OCR J199B specification and forms part of our successful L3 Transition Programme. Themes include Myth & Religion and Roman City Life.

With learner numbers consistently around 22 per year for our A Level Course and 12 for our GCSE course, we are ambitious about expanding this unique subject offer further. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual who is enthusiastic about developing learner interest, enriching the curriculum via educational visits, and promoting Classical Civilisation’s relevance in today’s world.

Learner engagement is consistently high, with student voice feedback highlighting their enthusiasm for the subject. University progression is strong, with many of our students continuing to study Classics or related disciplines at university.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-resourced team, where you will have the chance to inspire the next generation of classical scholars, contribute to a thriving professional network, and help shape the future of Classical Civilisation at our college.

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent subject knowledge and a demonstrable track record of achieving good results. We are committed to maximising opportunities, developing excellence and expecting success for all learners, and encourage candidates that share our ethos to join us on this journey.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.