Southend High School for Girls
Teacher of Classics & History
Commencing September 2024
Closing date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Application forms are available ‘here‘
Please submit your application and covering letter to recruitment@shsg.org
We are seeking an inspirational Teacher of Classics & History, to teach Classics at all Key Stages and History at
Key Stage 3 and 4.
Classics and History are popular subjects at Southend High School for Girls.
Students achieve excellent results in GCSE and A Level qualifications.
At KS3, Classics includes basic Latin, regular formal debates on aspects of classical civilisation and one hour every fortnight given over to reading works of Greek and Roman literature.
There will be significant scope for the successful candidate to further develop this initiative to meet their own interests and areas of specialism. The ability to teach Latin to GCSE level or Ancient Greek at any level would therefore be a distinct advantage.
This position would be an excellent opportunity for an outstanding ECT.
The successful candidate should:
- Be an inspirational classroom practitioner with an irresistible enthusiasm for their subject. As a reflective practitioner you will be constantly looking to develop your practice through collaboration, experimentation, and hard work.
- Be a team player working closely with the Head of Department to develop the learning experiences for all our students.
- Be creative and innovative constantly looking for new ways to challenge our high ability students across all Key Stages
- Contribute to secure the highest standards of pupil achievement, monitoring, tracking, supporting, and evaluating pupil achievement. Setting targets for improvement and implementing effective strategies for underperforming students.
- Be willing to contribute towards the school’s extra-curricular activity programme.
We can offer you:
- Highly motivated, curious, and industrious students
- A strong, highly qualified staff team and an ethos of tolerance and respect with a family community spirit
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing
- An environment which promotes innovation
Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girls’ grammar school rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues to move forward under the leadership of its Headteacher, Mr Jason Carey.
For all enquiries, please contact Karen Lacey, HR & Payroll Manager by e-mail at recruitment@shsg.org
Shortlisting: Thursday 9th May 2024
Interviews to be held w/b: 13th May 2024
We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date
All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. This is a customer-facing role needing fluent spoken English.