Teacher of Classics (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Part time 0.6 or 0.8
Contract: Maternity cover
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Required from: November 2026
The role
South Hampstead High School is seeking an enthusiastic and well-qualified Teacher of Classics to join our dynamic and thriving Classics department on a part-time basis to cover a period of maternity leave.
As a Teacher of Classics, you will deliver inspiring and engaging lessons across a broad and ambitious curriculum that includes Latin, Classical Civilisation, Classical Greek and Greek Theatre. The department is exceptionally well resourced and places a strong emphasis on fostering pupils’ curiosity and passion for the classical world both inside and outside the classroom.
We offer a rich extra-curricular programme, with annual overseas visits to classical sites in Italy, Greece, Sicily and France, alongside UK trips to destinations such as Hadrian’s Wall and Verulamium in St Albans. Staff are also actively involved in a partnership initiative with the University College London School in Swiss Cottage.
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers, Early Career Teachers and graduates looking to begin a career in teaching. You will be able to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation from beginner level through to A Level. The ability to teach Classical Greek would be advantageous.
This is a part time role working either a 0.6 or 0.8 timetable. Please state your preference in your application.
About the School
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.
The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension schemes
* Free life assurance benefit
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Competitive terms and conditions of employment
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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