Teacher of Classics
Teacher of Classics
Surbiton High School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring part-time Teacher of Classics to join our thriving and well-established department. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team that delivers Latin, Classical Civilisation, and Classical Greek across the curriculum.
Start Date: September 2025Tenure: Permanent, Part-time (3 days per week)
The Classics department is a well-established and thriving department. We have 5 members of staff and teach Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation. We have an excellent record of academic success – in 2024 91% of pupils achieved grades 7-9 in GCSE Latin.In last year’s Classical Civilisation cohort, 100% achieved an A or A*. Many of our pupils go on to study Classical subjects at university. We teach all pupils Latin in year 7, using the Cambridge Latin Course Book 1. After completing Book 1 in year 8, pupils continue their study of Latin using the De Romanis 1 textbook.
We teach Classical Civilisation in Key Stage 3, which is integrated into pupils’ Latin lessons. At GCSE we offer Latin, Classical Greek and Classical Civilisation. Greek is offered ab initio in year 10. Pupils can continue all three subjects to A-level.
There is a real Classics community within the school. This is fostered by a range of co-curricular clubs, from year 7 Myth Makers to Senior Classics Society.
We enter Classical reading competitions and run an annual Ancient World Day for year 7. The department runs a number of exciting trips each year, including to the Ashmolean Museum, British Museum and Bath. We make the most of our location near London and take pupils to relevant theatre shows and events.We also run trips to Italy and Greece, allowing pupils (and staff!) to immerse themselves in the worlds we are studying.
This is a strong, successful and flourishing department that attracts students of all abilities and backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming another colleague who shares our passion for Classics and can support the department’s ethos.
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Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.
Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, Disclosure and Barring Service and Online/Social media Searches
Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email
recruitment@surbitonhigh.com