Birkdale School
Location
Sheffield | United Kingdom
Job description
Birkdale School seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative Classics Teacher who will successfully nurture and promote the study of classical subjects. The ability to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation to A level standard is essential; the ability to teach Classical Greek would be an advantage. This post is approximately 0.6 - 0.8 of FTE and the exact working pattern will be discussed at interview.
Classics is a successful and popular area of study at Birkdale School. The School is proud to be maintaining the teaching of Classics and is committed to remaining a centre of excellence in classical education.
The Classics Department consistently produces outstanding examination results as well as highly enthusiastic and motivated pupils, many of whom go on to take degree courses in classical subjects at universities including Oxbridge.
The Department is currently staffed by two experienced and talented specialists who have a strong teamwork ethic and are committed to the enhancement of their professional expertise and knowledge of current developments in classical studies.
All our S1 (Y7) & S2 (Y8) pupils study Latin, following the Cambridge Latin Course but supplemented by a wide range of additional resources and activities. Latin continues to be offered as an option from S3 (Y9) onwards. Latin and Classical Civilisation are both taught to GCSE and A level. Classical Greek (introductory and GCSE level) is also offered; currently the course is taken up by small groups on an extra-curricular basis.
We aim to offer a varied programme of extra-curricular activities, e.g. Myth Club for the younger years, the Roman soldier experience at York, a visiting story teller. We encourage our sixth formers to attend university study days, relevant theatre trips and exhibitions. Our pupils are regularly successful in national competitions e.g. The Lytham St Anne’s Classics Competition, the CICERO competition and the Leeds University annual reading competition.
Birkdale is a very successful and friendly day school of 750 pupils from 4-18. Birkdale became a co-educational school from PP1 (Reception) to P1 (Y3) from September 2020 with girls joining the Senior School from September 2024. Since its foundation in 1904 it has grown and flourished. The school is situated in the heart of Broomhill, Sheffield and attracts pupils from Sheffield, Rotherham, the Peak District and surrounding areas.
The school has three sites in south-west Sheffield: the 11-18 (Y7 to Y13) Senior School, the 4-11 (Reception to Y6) Prep School, and the playing fields at Castle Dyke. In September 2023, S.Anselm’s Preparatory School, a 3-13 boarding and day school in Bakewell, joined the Birkdale Family of Schools.
Birkdale is the only HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference) school in South Yorkshire and the Head is also a member of the Society of Heads. The Heads of the Preparatory Schools are members of IAPS (The Independent Association of Preparatory Schools).
Birkdale’s Values and Vision
At Birkdale our mission is to deliver a strong academic education through outstanding individualised teaching, inspiring all pupils to achieve their personal best. Our rounded education enables pupils to pursue a wide range of interests which will equip them with skills and values to live a successful, fruitful and fulfilling life. All of this is underpinned by a strong Christian ethos, where everyone is treated with care and respect.
Academic Excellence
To provide the best academic education for each individual pupil, which will enable them to achieve their full potential and equip them for the rest of their life. At Birkdale there is a dedicated team of outstanding academic specialists that deliver high quality expert teaching in a wide range of subjects in an aspirational and supportive environment.
Rounded Education
At Birkdale there is a strong emphasis on enabling pupils to develop their whole selves, with the help of a broad range of activities that extend far beyond the academic curriculum. Birkdale’s vision is that each pupil is educated as an individual, including spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, enabling them to be well-equipped for life.
Christian Ethos
Birkdale is a Christian school that warmly welcomes both Christian and non-Christian staff and pupils. The Governors and Senior Leadership of the school seek to lead under the authority and love of Jesus Christ. They actively promote and expect all staff and pupils to live by the School’s values which are drawn from the Christian faith: Respect; Humility; Integrity; Courage and Compassion. The Christian ethos of the school manifests itself in the particularly friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Further information and application details are available on the school website
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