Latin Teacher

Summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable, experienced and inspiring Latin Teacher to join our Prep department at Upton House School.

Detail

Location: Windsor, Berkshire

Salary: £27-£30 per hour (dependent on experience)

Contract: Part time, term time only

Hours of Work: 2 hours per week

To Start: September 2025

NQT/ECT: Suitable

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable, experienced and inspiring Latin Teacher to join our Prep department at Upton House School.

A little bit about us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the teaching of Latin to our Forms 5 and 6 pupils. Pupils in the lower school are not taught Latin, but Form 5 and 6 get 30mins per week. The Latin teacher will be responsible for the introduction of Latin to the Form 5 pupils and preparing the Form 6 pupils for the Latin they will then cover when they move to secondary school.

The Latin and Modern Foreign Languages teachers will work closely together to ensure that all languages are taught with a similar approach, to ensure consistency throughout the language curriculum.

This superb opportunity will be suited to an individual who is committed to inspiring and motivating children through their innovative and engaging teaching and who is excited about teaching a traditional language to our modern pupils.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role would:

· Experience in teaching KS2 Latin, using adaptive teaching

· QTS

· Excellent communication skills

· Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative

· Be forward thinking and creative

· Commitment to your role and being an inspiration to the children

· Have a fun, can do attitude

· A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

What we can offer

· An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town

· Part time position, term time only, within the school hours of 8am-5pm

· Potential to progress further and develop your career

· School holidays

· Fee discount

· Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role

· Helpful and supportive management team

· A friendly and supportive team

· Training and CPD

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Upton House - Enjoy the Workplace Journey
• Person Specification - Teaching Staff
• 1.Upton House Application Form 2025 - New
• Latin Teacher Job Description

Further Information

recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk