Teacher of Classics

Salary:

Competitive + benefits

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

20 March 2025

Job overview

We are a school that values diversity and individual contribution; supporting and encouraging staff to pursue their interests and achieve their ambitions. We are seeking a Classics teacher, whether newly qualified or more experienced, to join a school where Classics is an exciting and popular subject.

This is a full-time position offering:
• An exciting time of curriculum reform (Latymer is replacing most GCSEs with internally designed and assessed courses from 2027);
• The opportunity to contribute to the wider extracurricular life of the school through the Classical Society;
• The opportunity to become involved in running overseas trips to Italy, Greece or Sicily at Easter and other domestic trips to Bath, the British Museum and various plays;
• A departmental environment that encourages ambitious and innovative approaches to teaching and assessment;
• A dynamic team of teachers with a range of styles;
• Significant support for professional development (such as part-funding available for further study, and two periods a fortnight devoted to professional development).

To apply and to find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, including an onsite gym, free lunch, multi-faith room, library and the possibility of on-site accommodation, please visit our

website

and view the section “

Join our Team

”.

Closing date: +am on 20th March 2025.

Interviews will take place on either 24th or 26th March 2025.

We will review applications as they are submitted, and suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check and two satisfactory references.

About Latymer Upper School

Latymer Upper School

237 King Street, Hammersmith

London

W6 +LR

United Kingdom

+44 20 862+ 2024

Welcome to Latymer Upper School. We are a vibrant, forward-thinking and co-educational independent secondary school in West London. Established in 1624 by the generosity of Edward Latymer and located in Hammersmith since 18+5, the School upholds its founding principles of generosity and educational excellence.

With around 1,400 students, the success of our Inspiring Minds campaign started by the Latymer Foundation in 2017, means that by the end of our 400th year, we will be in a position to offer one in four students a bursary.

Latymer Upper School is at the forefront of education reform and from 2027, our bespoke Middle School curriculum will replace traditional GCSEs. This innovative approach will develop critical thinking, resilience, collaboration, creativity and problem-solving, preparing them for the independent learning required at A-level. Our students go on to secure places at prestigious universities including Oxbridge, North American and European institutions and are well set for success in the modern workplace.

We foster a welcoming and cosmopolitan environment and our commitment to individualised education ensures that Latymerians are not only highly academic but also well-rounded, grounded individuals.

We are also really proud to have teachers who help raise generations of young people to be passionate about their learning, students who support each other and a network of loyal Latymerian alumni.

To find out more about our School and our ambitions for Curriculum Reform, please visit our website and consider joining a community dedicated to inspiring minds and transforming lives. Read more