Prior Park Schools
Teacher of Latin / Classical Civilisation
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Opportunity for Inspirational Classics Specialist
Teaching Latin and/or Classical Civilisation, ideally at all levels from KS3 to A-Level, with additional pastoral and co-curricular responsibilities coming with the role in this busy boarding and day school.
The role is offered on a Fixed Term Contract from January 2027 until the end of the academic year, based at Prior Park College, overlooking beautiful Bath.
Experience and Teaching Levels
Experience in teaching English or other long-form subjects is advantageous, but not essential.
- Currently, most students in Lower 3 (Year 7) study Latin.
- From Form 3 (Year 8) onwards, Latin becomes an optional subject, and from Form 4 (Year 9) Classical Civilisation is also offered as an optional subject.
- Students may choose to study one or both at GCSE level, following the OCR Classical Civilisation and Eduqas Latin specifications.
- In the Sixth Form, both Latin and Classical Civilisation are offered, following the OCR A Level specifications.
- Additionally, Classical Greek is available as a co-curricular option for those keen to explore another ancient language.
Classics Programme
We enrich our Classics programme with regular educational trips, including visits to London for our GCSE and A Level students, and major trips to Italy and Greece offered biennially.
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The Classics Department is currently made up of two full-time members of staff, both of whom teach both Latin and Classical Civilisation across a range of year groups. It is a collaborative and welcoming department, staffed by dedicated and experienced teachers. The department is based in two dedicated teaching rooms located in the Mansion with good facilities.
Working Conditions
We offer excellent and supportive working conditions with an attractive rewards package to include free lunch and free onsite parking plus use of onsite gym and pool.
About Prior Park Schools
Prior Park Schools is a family of Christian schools based in Bath and Gibraltar. Together, the Schools offer education for pupils aged between 3 and 18. Since the establishment of Prior Park College in 1830, the family has grown, with Prior Park Paragon joining in 2006, and Prior Park Gibraltar being opened by Prior Park Schools in 2016.
Prior Park College is an exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate overlooking the City of Bath a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Safeguarding and Diversity
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.
Application Process
To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that our application form is completed and return to the email address as below. This can be downloaded from our website along with a job description: https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies
For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835353 or recruitment@priorparkschools.com
Application Deadlines
- Closing date: noon Monday 5 October 2026
- Interview date likely to be Thursday 15 October 2026
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
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