Head of Classics

Competitive salary plus benefits For September 2026, Full-Time Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London's leading independent girls' day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher to lead a flourishing Classics Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities. We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Classics, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make the move into a Head of Department role or gain further leadership experience. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Latin and Greek, and the ways in which they can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you. Teaching at NHEHS "Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it's what teaching should be!" - a Head of Department About the School NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools