13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Classics

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Casual

Full-time equivalent salary

£38 to £45 per hour (dependent on experience)

Additional allowances

£38 to £45 per hour (dependent on experience)

Teacher of Latin job summary

Job OverviewCoombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: the school’s GCSE Progress 8 score in 2024 was +0.7, and the progress of our 2025 cohort was in the top 25% of the country. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.

We are seeking an experienced Latin teacher to deliver a small weekly Latin class for students 2 hours per week. This is a flexible, casual opportunity, well suited to a retired teacher or experienced practitioner looking for limited regular hours. The current session runs after school on Tuesdays, though this may be negotiable for the right candidate.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Be a highly competent teacher

  • Be able to inspire and motivate staff and students

  • Have a passion for their subject which is evident in their day to day teaching

  • Have the commitment to be part of an innovative and forward thinking school

  • Play a full and active role in the life of the school

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.

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.

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About Coombe Girls' School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1538 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Coombe Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a comprehensive girls’ state secondary school, with a co-educational Sixth Form. The school is heavily oversubscribed and is committed to providing an excellent education to children in the local area. We are proud of the progress our students make from their starting points during their time with us: in 2023 - 2024 the school’s Progress 8 score was +0.72 and over 40% of GCSE entries were graded 7 to 9 last year. The school is proud to be part of the Coombe Academy Trust.

Our school is vibrant and diverse, serving the local area of New Malden. We value every individual and the rich wealth of experience, knowledge, values and beliefs they bring to our school. The experience and talent you will bring to our school will ensure we continue to provide the best education for our students and further increase the breadth of opportunity for the next generation. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues in underrepresented groups.

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