Teacher of Classics
Nower Hill High School, Pinner, HA5 5RPThis job expired on 22 May 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
22 May 2024 at 10:31am
Date listed
15 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Classics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time role
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Outer London pay scale - TLR available for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a talented, passionate teacher of Classics. You will either be 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, or have the potential to develop into such a practitioner. The ability to teach Classics and Latin at all key stages is essential; the ability to teach Classical Greek (or willingness to learn) would be an advantage, as would any experience of teaching Oracy. For the right candidate, we will offer additional responsibilities within the department.
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 two PGCE trainee teachers each year.
Nower Hill is a warm, friendly place to work and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community. Places are heavily oversubscribed. Used to high standards and expectations, our students are enthusiastic, hardworking and a pleasure to teach.
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 4th June 2024
Interview date: tbc
(Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close early)
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. As a diverse and inclusive school we are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and welcome applications that represent our very diverse school community. Applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please click to view the Nower Hill High School Equality-Information-and-Objectives-2022-23
What the school offers its staff
Nower Hill High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. At our recent Ofsted inspection (November 2023), the school maintained its rating of 'Outstanding' in every category. We’d love you to come and join us!
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.
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About Nower Hill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2024 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Nower Hill High School website (opens in new tab)
- 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
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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk.
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