Head of Classics – Maternity Cover
The Hemel Hempstead School

MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (NQTs/ECTs will be considered)
Full-time/part-time

Start: September 2025

Do you want to be a part of an exciting forward-looking school with a strong reputation catering for students from year 7 through to year 13?

The Hemel Hempstead School is a very popular and oversubscribed school on a beautiful site in the Boxmoor Village area of the town, close to local and national rail, bus and road links to London. Our GOOD Ofsted inspection in 2022 praised the school, saying, “Pupils at The Hemel Hempstead School get a high-quality education. They develop the knowledge they need to achieve well in all subjects. This is the same for all pupils. Pupils are keen to learn. As a result, they concentrate in lessons. Pupils say that they behave well because they understand what they are learning.’

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, exceptional individual to take on the role of Head of Classics (Maternity Cover Appointment). The successful candidate will be expected to teach Ancient History at A level and Classics at GCSE. A full-time role would also involve teaching Humanities at Key Stage 3 in addition to this. You will be well organised, resourceful, adaptable, flexible and innovative. You may be new to teaching, looking for your first post, but will be a highly capable and have aspirations that the students in your charge achieve to the very best of their ability.

Further details and an application form are available from HR at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk/391/current-vacancies. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 24 March 2025, 9am

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.