The Role

The Henrietta Barnett School is seeking to appoint a highly qualified and enthusiastic Subject Lead for Classics to teach Classics and lead the department from September 2026. The successful applicant will have the qualifications, skills and passion to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation to highly able students all the way from Key Stage 3 to A-level. The Henrietta Barnett School is proud to be a state school delivering Classics. Latin is compulsory for students in Year 7 and is popular with students in Year 8 and 9. GCSE and A-level in both Latin and Classical Civilisation are delivered at the school. The school has, in the past, delivered Ancient Greek; the ability to support students studying Ancient Greek is helpful but not essential. Every year, HBS students go onto top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, to study Classics.

The School

The Henrietta Barnett School is a fully selective girls’ grammar school, situated in the beautiful surroundings of Hampstead Garden Suburb. Dame Henrietta Barnett, who was a social reformer, pioneer of education and champion of the poor and needy, founded the school in 1911. Dame Henrietta strongly believed in the power of education to shape people’s lives and founded the school to provide educational opportunities for the highest quality for its students. We were delighted to be awarded the title of State School of the Year 2023 and 2025 for Academic Achievement by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide for having the best GCSE and A Level results in the country. Over 25 students a year gain places at Oxbridge and the vast majority go on to study at the top universities in the country.

The aim of the school is to encourage and enable all students to make the most of their gifts and talents and to fulfil their academic and personal potential. We offer a challenging academic curriculum with enrichment opportunities throughout the school. We encourage students to enjoy their learning for its own sake and to value their independence of mind. We place great emphasis on high quality teaching & learning and provide regular high quality CPD opportunities for staff. Pastoral care and the well-being of our students and staff is our priority. The environment at HBS is unique; it is an extremely warm, friendly and vibrant school, with a very strong sense of community. We support all of our students and ensure that everyone is well known, valued and encouraged.

About You

The qualities of the successful candidate will include:

• Excellent qualifications and knowledge of  Latin and Classical Civilisation and related pedagogy to enable the development of an outstanding learning environment and challenge all the way through to Key Stage 5
• Proven record of securing the highest outcomes at GCSE and A-Level
• Experience of, or demonstrated passion for curriculum planning and assessment design
• The ability to employ a range of teaching strategies to develop an enthusiasm for the classical world and languages amongst students
• A commitment to active learning and the development of practical skills including the use of ICT
• The ability to accept responsibility and work independently
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop colleagues
• The ability to use data and evidence to monitor progress and drive improvement
• The ability to organise, prioritise, plan and co-ordinate a variety of tasks and procedures, and to work under pressure
• Enthusiasm and advocacy for the value of Classics within a broad secondary curriculum
• Effective communication skills and the ability to create good professional relationships. The job involves formal and informal contact with students, parents and colleagues.

For full details of the Job Description and Person Specification please see the document below.

How to Apply

Applications must be made via the School's My New Term portal.

Your application should include a supporting statement outlining  the skills, qualities and experiences you have which are relevant to the role. 

Closing date: Monday 16th March at 3pm.

We have a duty of care to ensure the well-being of our students. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  As a school, we maintain the highest possible standards during our recruitment and interview processes. Applicants will undergo enhanced DBS and a range of other statutory and online checks. The Henrietta Barnett School values the diversity of our staff and students, and all of our staff are equally valued and respected. Only by doing this can we maintain the quality of the staff we recruit. It is the duty of any post-holder appointed to promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils at the school.

The Henrietta Barnett School values the diversity of our staff and students and all of our staff are equally valued and respected.