TEACHER OF CLASSICS

Part time working 0.80FTE

Required from January 2027

Initially this is a fixed term contract to 31^st August 2028

Suitable for ECTs

This is an excellent opportunity for a first - rate Classics Teacher to teach at all levels across the School. The successful applicant will be expected to play a significant role in co-curricular activities, and they will have a deep commitment to, and knowledge of, delivering excellent pastoral care to the students in their care.

 Our ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

Initially the role is part time working 0.80FTE on a fixed term contract to 31^st August 2028.

We can offer:

·         A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

·         A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

·         The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom.

·         A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

·       Other benefits include membership of the TPS, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application: 

·         Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

·         To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

·         The vacancy closes on Thursday 2^nd July 2026 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

·         Interview date: Monday 6^th July 2026

·         If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at recruitment@nlcs.org.uk  or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

 Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ