Teacher of Classics

Queenswood School; Bell Bar; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free lunch

Ample parking

Facilities access

Job summary

Queenswood School in Hertfordshire invites applications for a part-time Teacher of Classics from January 2027. The role involves teaching Latin and Classical Civilisation to GCSE and A Level, within the successful Classics Department that serves Years 7–13.

The post is 0.5FTE on a fixed-term maternity cover, suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers. The school values professional development and offers a friendly environment set in beautiful countryside with strong safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A Level.
• Suitability for ECTs or experienced teachers.
• Part-time (0.5FTE) maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• Teach Latin and Classical Civilisation across GCSE and A Level.
• Contribute to the Classics Department and professional development.
• Safeguarding responsibilities and collaboration with the team.

Skills

Latin

Classical Civilisation

Job description

Teacher of Classics at Queenswood School

About this Role

Teacher of Classics (Part time)

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/QS/58561

Location
Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NS

Contract Type
Fixed Term/Maternity Cover

Contract Term
Part-Time

Salary
Competitive and according to experience

Closing Date
Midday, Wed 7th Oct, 2026

Start Date
January 2027

Positions Available
1

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)
Between 14 - 16 October 2026

Interview Date(s) Between
14 - 16 October 2026

Required for January 2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Classics Department at Queenswood School from January 2027. The Classics Department currently teaches Latin and Classical Civilisation from Year 7 to Year 13.

The successful candidate must be able to teach both Latin and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A Level. This is a part time (0.5FTE) maternity cover post and is suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers.

The Classics Department is friendly and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities for professional development. Classics was recently noted in the Good Schools Guide review of the school as one of the most popular subjects in the school, and so we are looking for a new member to join this already successful department.

Queenswood is a GSA, BSA, HMC Boarding and Day School for girls aged 11-18 and is set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, easily accessible from North London.

Our benefits package includes a generous and flexible pension scheme, free lunch and refreshments, ample parking, use of extensive school grounds and facilities.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7 October 2026

Interviews: Between Monday - Wednesday (12 - 14 October 2026)

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Classics Department at Queenswood School from January 2027. The Classics Department currently teaches Latin and Classical Civilisation from Year 7 to Year 13.

The successful candidate must be able to teach both Latin and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A Level. This is a part time (0.5FTE) maternity cover post and is suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers.

The Classics Department is friendly and welcoming, with plenty of opportunities for professional development. Classics was recently noted in the Good Schools Guide review of the school as one of the most popular subjects in the school, and so we are looking for a new member to join this already successful department.

Queenswood is a GSA, BSA, HMC Boarding and Day School for girls aged 11-18 and is set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, easily accessible from North London.

Our benefits package includes a generous and flexible pension scheme, free lunch and refreshments, ample parking, use of extensive school grounds and facilities.