Working at Christ’s Hospital

Teacher of Classics

We are currently conducting a search for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Classics from September 2024. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to be part of a unique educational environment. The successful applicant will be a well-qualified and capable graduate with an enthusiasm for the teaching of Classics in a large co-educational boarding school. Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Closing date

12 April, 2024

Interview date

19 April, 2024

For nearly five centuries, Christ’s Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ’s Hospital’s mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552.  The school is unique. We are strikingly unlike any other independent school in the UK, with a richly diverse pupil body, both in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background.  More than 75% of our pupils are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries.

We are currently conducting a search for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Classics from September 2024. This is an exciting prospect for the right person to be part of a unique educational environment. The post offers the opportunity to teach Classical Subjects to GCSE and A Level.  As an independent school, a PGCE is not necessary for teaching at Christ’s Hospital, and we would consider recent graduates who are interested in the profession or highly qualified professionals who are interested in a career change.

The successful applicant will be a well-qualified and capable graduate with an enthusiasm for the teaching of Classics in a large co-educational boarding school.  Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they how the meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Salary is commensurate with experience and paid in accordance with the Christ’s Hospital teachers’ salary scale up to £46,324 per annum. Full participation in the broader life of this busy boarding community is essential and accommodation on-site may be available.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.  Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For further information and to apply please go to https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/teacher-of-classics-west-sussex-2024408 and click on Quick Apply.  For further information about the School please go to our website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk/ Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Closing date: 9am Friday 12 April 2024

Interview date: Friday 19 April 2024

The school reserves the right to interview early for the right candidate and has competitive fields.  Early applications for this role are recommended.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).  More details on the disclosure process can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

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Closing date

12 April, 2024

Interview date

19 April, 2024