The role Oxford High School is looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Classics to work in our dynamic and creative school, which has exceptional academic results. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving and experienced team, delivering exciting teaching in Classics. You will also provide support to the learning of individual students, as well as contribute to the school's pastoral system. You will be a well-qualified Classics graduate, with a proven track record of academic success and experience of teaching classical languages. You must be able to teach Latin up to A Level, whilst the ability to teach Ancient Greek is desirable, but not essential. Classics at Oxford High School Latin and Ancient Greek are very much alive at OHS: the department offers a colourful and vigorous introduction to the Classical world encompassing both language and culture, reinforcing both with lectures, visits and performances. Every girl in the school learns Latin for the first two years (Years 7 & 8) with the option of a combined Greek and Latin course in the second year. Latin GCSE is an option chosen by many girls since they perceive it as both rewarding in itself and excellent as the foundation for numerous courses of study. To study Greek is to become part of a group of enthusiasts: the number of students is relatively small, but the rewards of this fascinating subject are great. Numbers are very good at A Level and we have an excellent record of Oxbridge success. About Oxford High School: Since its foundation nearly 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education. Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can 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
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and to apply, please click the apply button. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 23rd March 2025. Interviews: Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Interviews will be held on this day to allow for a terms' notice Oxford High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You will be a well-qualified Classics graduate, with a proven track record of academic success and experience of teaching classical languages. You must be able to teach Latin up to A Level, whilst the ability to teach Ancient Greek is desirable, but not essential.

Latin and Ancient Greek are very much alive at OHS: the department offers a colourful and vigorous introduction to the Classical world encompassing both language and culture, reinforcing both with lectures, visits and performances. Every girl in the school learns Latin for the first two years (Years 7 & 8) with the option of a combined Greek and Latin course in the second year. Latin GCSE is an option chosen by many girls since they perceive it as both rewarding in itself and excellent as the foundation for numerous courses of study. To study Greek is to become part of a group of enthusiasts: the number of students is relatively small, but the rewards of this fascinating subject are great. Numbers are very good at A Level and we have an excellent record of Oxbridge success. About Oxford High School: Since its foundation nearly 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education. Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can 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
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment