Teacher of Classics

The Independent Schools Council; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Free lunch

Ample parking

Use of school grounds

Job summary

Queenswood School is seeking a part-time Teacher of Classics (0.5FTE) to join the successful Classics Department from January 2027. The post requires the ability to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A Level, and is open to both newly qualified and experienced teachers.

The role is a maternity cover and offers a friendly department with opportunities for professional development. Queenswood, a well‑regarded girls’ boarding and day school in Hertfordshire, is easily accessible

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A Level.
• Suitable for ECTs or experienced teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach Latin and Classical Civilisation to GCSE and A Level.
• Contribute to the Classics Department’s planning and development.
• Support safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

Latin teaching

Classical Civilisation

GCSE & A‑Level teaching

ECTs welcome

Education

QTS

Job description

Teacher of Classics (Part time)

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.