Classics - Head of Latin

Classics - Head of Latin Department

Pay MPR/UPR + TLR 2.1*

Contract Type Permanent, Full Time

Start Date September 2024

Job Description Head of Department

Reporting to Member of SLT

Closing 30th April at 10am.

Interviews 8th May

Possibility of 1-year R&R to aid moving to the area for the right candidate

Woking High School is a high achieving school with Academy status. We have an outstanding team of staff who are all committed to developing our students as individuals. All students are challenged to achieve their best. The Ofsted inspection of December 2019, which judged the school to be good, noted that, 'Pupils say that the school feels like a family. The curriculum is ambitious and well designed, with strong academic and vocational elements''.

This is an opportunity for an excellent practitioner who is innovative and committed to raising the attainment of our learners. The focus of the post will be to lead developments within the subject of Latin.

The successful applicant will be a suitably qualified teacher or leader who is:

· A passionate practitioner who believes that education empowers not just the students, but staff.

· An excellent practitioner with an outstanding record of success.

· Able to lead the development of good practice.

· Knowledgeable about Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

· Committed to raising performance through rigorous monitoring and review.

· An aspiring senior school leader.

Our retiring Head of Latin describes this role as 'the best Latin job in the world'. Please feel free to email Mr Lawson with any questions you may have regarding the role:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website or requested from Mrs Alison Search, HR Manager on the below telephone number. You are welcome to telephone the school on for an informal discussion about the role.

Closing 30th April at 10am.

Interviews 8th May

If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible as interviews will be held upon receipt of suitable applications.

Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all roles are subject to online checks including Social Media. These are carried out by a 3rd party – . By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and your data being processed by SP-Index. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Woking High School is committed to providing all staff with continued professional development to support and develop them in their careers.