Teacher of Classics
The Tiffin Girls' School, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PLThis job expired on 8 June 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
8 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
26 May 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
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Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full-time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates suitable for the role will:
- be confident in teaching Latin up to and including GCSE to high achieving students and be excited about moving on to teaching to A level
- there is an opportunity to teach GCSE Classical Greek but this is not a requirement
- be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research through our whole school CPD programme.
- help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum
- have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- the opportunity to join a highly successful Classics department with a wide range of experience and expertise
- a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish and teachers are encouraged to introduce new and innovative activities
- a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development
- a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on a review of the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
- a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team
- a two-week October half term
- numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)
Further details about the role
We are seeking a passionate and reflective teacher of Classics who has the knowledge and love of their subject to inspire students and make a positive impact on students progress. in a school where a ‘Love of Learning’ is evident in every student interaction.
The temporary post offers a wonderful opportunity to inspire our highly motivated, articulate and diligent student body. The school greatly values the contribution that the study of Classics, Latin and Classical Greek bring to its curriculum offer and to the all-round development of the students, helping them flourish as global citizens.
We support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT induction programme and the Classics department is very supportive in its approach.
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About The Tiffin Girls' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1229 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Tiffin Girls' School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@tiffingirls.org
- Phone number
- 020 8546 0773
The Tiffin Girls’ School, a selective state school and stand-alone Academy, is a vibrant and happy community where the students take centre stage. The school is currently home to 1,235 students, aged between 11 and 18, and is now into its 143rd year. The school is a six form entry selective school, with 180 students in each year group and over 340 in the Sixth Form. The school prides itself on encouraging students to aspire to do the best in everything they do, whether that be: academic excellence, a passion and enthusiasm for the creative and performing arts, sporting prowess, or student leadership. A broad and challenging curriculum sits alongside a stimulating and rewarding range of extracurricular activities, many of which are student-led, and these elements of school life combine to develop inquisitive, confident, dynamic and successful young people ready for their future lives as global citizens.
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