Teacher of Latin and Classical Civilisation - Fixed Term

Latin is taught to students in Year 9, Year 11 (GCSE) and Year 13 (A Level). Classical Civilisation is taught in the Year 13 (A Level) only. The Grange School prepare students for OCR examinations at GCSE and A Level (for both Latin and Classical Civilisation qualifications).

In Year 9, three groups of students (approximately 50 students in total) study Latin. In Year 11, two groups of students are studying toward GCSE Latin (15 students in each group). In the Upper Sixth, one student is studying toward A Level Latin, and one student is studying toward A Level Classical Civilisation. 

From September 2025, The Grange School will no longer offer either Latin or Classical Civilisation as part of the whole school curriculum. It is for this reason that this is a fixed-term teaching contract.

The Grange is a selective school. Latin and Classical Civilisation has consistently attracted more able students. The students currently preparing for GCSE and A Level are talented and conscientious. By January 2025, specifications (GCSE and A Level) will have been covered by the current Head of Classics. The successful applicant for this teaching post will be responsible for finalising examination preparations. This will include marking and providing feedback on mock examinations. 

The list of professional duties below is set out in addition to the expectations that The Grange School has of any member of the teaching staff, as detailed in the Job Description for Senior School Teacher.

Teaching Responsibilities

• planning and thoroughly preparing courses and lessons;
• establishing and preserving a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom;
• teaching all pupils assigned and regularly setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils;
• maintaining knowledge of those assigned pupils on SEND/EAL register and putting into practice strategies suggested by the SEND/ EAL Coordinator.
• assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of all pupils, according to the school’s policy and schedule;
• preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils for the purpose of such examinations;
• ensuring appropriate differentiation in work set;
• promoting independent learning;
• assisting individual pupils to maximize their potential;
• in each case, having regard for the curriculum of the school.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• promoting the general purpose and well-being of the pupils assigned to them;
• providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational, social, moral and spiritual matters;
• participating in meetings of staff and parents to discuss pupil’s progress as required,
• including Parents’ Evening of all pupils taught;

Professional Responsibilities and Duties

• maintaining good order and discipline;
• safeguarding the pupils’ welfare and safety at all times, both on school premises and elsewhere, while under supervised school activities;
• having due regard for the health and safety of all members of the school community, and following the school health and safety policy;
• exercising responsibility for preventing damage to property and for looking after teaching rooms;
• supervising and, if practicable, teaching other pupils whose teacher is absent;
• participating in organizational, administrative and supervisory tasks, such as staff duties.
• invigilating internal examinations;
• All teachers are encouraged to attend and support those school events that involve pupils for whom they have pastoral responsibility;
• giving a good impression of the School when in discussion, inside or outside the school, with individuals and outside agencies.

Enrichment Responsibilities

• participation in the extra-curricular programme;
• participation in the activities of the assigned House (and its section), as directed by the House Leader, including attendance at House meetings.