Teacher of Classics

Godolphin & Latymer School; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent day school for girls seeks a passionate Teacher of Classics to inspire students in Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Greek, and Latin. This role offers the chance to engage with enthusiastic learners and contribute to a vibrant extra-curricular programme, including the Ancient World Breakfast Club. The school provides excellent facilities and a supportive environment for both students and staff. If you are dedicated to fostering a love for the classics and encouraging independent learning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accommodation may be available

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Engagement with distinguished speakers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Classics required.
• Ability to teach Greek, Latin, and Classical Civilisation at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach Classical subjects to students across all year groups.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular programme, including overseas trips.

Skills

Classical Civilisation

Ancient History

Greek

Latin

Teaching Skills

Education

Degree in Classics or related field

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Vacancies Teacher of Classics Closing Date: 2025-05-12
Job Type(s):

• Permanent and Full Time

Permanent
Full time or 0.8 FTE over 5 or 4 days
January 2026

The Godolphin and Latymer School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools for girls, located on a six acre site in Hammersmith, London. The School’s facilities are excellent, making it an exciting place to learn and work. The students at Godolphin and Latymer receive unrivalled academic and pastoral support and outstanding examination results are achieved.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Classics to join the school from 1 January 2026 on a permanent and full time or 0.8 FTE basis.

Subjects in the Classics department are highly popular and are taught with a strong focus on skills development and independent learning. Applicants must have the ability to teach throughout the school. In the Sixth Form, we offer Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Greek and Latin A Levels, and also Greek and Latin in the IB Diploma Programme. Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation are offered at GCSE.

This role will also have responsibility for the Ancient World Breakfast Club. The Godolphin and Latymer Ancient World Breakfast Club (AWBC) was established in 2005 as a weekly lecture series to promote the study of the ancient world among members of the wider community. Since that time, interest has grown considerably – membership is currently around 200 people – and the club has developed a fine reputation for attracting distinguished speakers on many and varied topics to do with the ancient world. https://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/partnerships/ancient-world-breakfast-club/

All staff are expected to contribute to the thriving extra-curricular programme on offer at the School. All members of the Classics department must be fully committed to the extra-curricular activities within the department, including being available for visits overseas to Greece and Italy for example.

The salary will be commensurate with the post and will depend upon qualifications and experience.

Accommodation may be available for new staff in a local six-unit property.

Fully completed application forms must be returned to [e-mail] by noon on the closing date. Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form. Neither CVs nor late applications will be accepted.

The closing date for this vacancy is noon on Monday 12 May 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place towards the end of the week commencing Monday 12 May 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. As a teaching member of staff you will be working directly with, and be responsible for, the children that you teach. You are also likely to have contact with other pupils on a regular basis which may include specific pastoral or other responsibilities for pupils whom you do not teach.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Charity called The Godolphin and Latymer School (charity registration number 312699) is administered by The Godolphin and Latymer School Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company number 3598439).

THE GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL, Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 0PG.

HMC/GSA 800 girls, 11-18 (220 in the Sixth Form).