Cobham Free School is an independently run, publicly funded school, which opened in September 2012 with its first infant cohort and has now grown to admit pupils up to - and including - Year 13 across the all-through school.
The school is popular, consistently oversubscribed and has just entered an exciting new chapter in its development, our Senior Department having moved to our superb new premises in the heart of Cobham, joined by pupils in our upper Junior Department (KS2) and all departments increasing in pupil size. Our friendly Sixth Form continues to expand.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Latin and Classical Civilisation to join our team.
All pupils at CFS study Latin from Year 7 through to Year 9 as well as studying a modern language. At GCSE level, pupils take the Eduqas GCSE Combination A, Classical Civilisation is an equally popular GCSE option subject. In addition we began teaching A Level Classical Civilisation in September 2022.
We would welcome applications from those part time role, however further hours may be available for those able to teach a second subject.
The successful candidate will be part of a growing, small supportive team, part of a larger community of teaching and non teaching staff, all known to each other, due to our relatively small size and collaborative working culture.
We can offer:
- A competitive salary, dependent on experience;
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme;
- A strong vision based on innovation and best practice from the state and private sector;
- A real commitment to Continuous Professional Development;
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about education and welcome ideas;
- Small class sizes of up to 26 pupils at KS3/4, in a happy and busy environment where pupils behave well and enjoy their learning;
- Small tutorial groups at A level taught in superb new accommodation;
- Shorter term times and holidays generally aligned to independent sector;
- Commitment and continuous focus on staff wellbeing;
- An innovative approach to ICT where all students have access to Chromebooks, and;
- A friendly, supportive environment where all staff and pupils are known to each other.
We would welcome applications from ECTs or more experienced staff seeking a refreshing change in role. We offer dedicated support for ECTs in conjunction with an established local partnership and value the ideas and practices our ECTs bring to the school.
As well as a competitive pay scale, we offer : membership of Teachers' Pension Scheme; free school lunches; small class sizes; holidays in line with independent sector; genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.
Further details area available on the school website.
Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Sonya Davies, HR, via the school office.
Please see the full job description and person specification attached
