The Perse is one of the country’s leading co-educational independent day schools, providing a high quality education to pupils aged 3-18 in Cambridge.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Perse School to appoint a Teacher of Classics and Ancient History. The highly successful Classics department offers three separate subjects: Latin, Classical Greek and Ancient History. Latin is compulsory in Year 7 and 8, with students being introduced to the language, with a focus on developing translation skills and building a foundational vocabulary. Classical Greek is introduced to students in Year 9 via our Gratin provision (Greek and Latin). The Year 9 Ancient History course has been designed to provide an overview of the Greek and Roman worlds, also laying the foundations and developing the skills for the GCSE course in Years 10 and 11. There are consistently strong numbers at GCSE, with all three subjects following the OCR course. The department consistently achieves outstanding results at both GCSE and A-level, with a number of A-level linguists choosing to read Classics or a related degree. The successful candidate will have a clear passion for all three aspects of classics and ancient history, with the ability to motivate and inspire the ambitious pupils at The Perse School.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: 8th March at 9.00am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.