Graduate Assistant - Classics
The Opportunity
Are you a passionate Classicist looking to launch your career in one of the UK’s leading independent schools?
Cranleigh School is seeking an ambitious and high-achieving Honours Graduate to join our flourishing Classics Department as a Graduate Assistant from September 2026. This role is specifically designed as a foundational step for those considering a career in education, offering a supportive, salaried environment to gain classroom experience without the immediate need for a teaching qualification.
The Department
You will join a close-knit, elite team of four specialists who share an infectious passion for the ancient world. Our department is a beacon of academic excellence; our results speak for themselves:
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Latin A-Level: 96% A*/A over the last decade.
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GCSE Latin/Greek: Consistently achieving 80–100% at Grades 9-8.
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Breadth: We offer Latin, Greek, and Classical Civilisation from Year 9 through to A-Level.
We are a collaborative team that prizes the sharing of good practice. While we have a wealth of existing resources, we welcome fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to help our students reach their full potential.
The Role
As a Graduate Assistant, you will be fully immersed in the life of a premier boarding school. Your core responsibilities will include:
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Teaching: Delivering high-quality lessons (approximately 0.6 of a full load) to students in Years 9-11, with potential A-Level opportunities for the right candidate.
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Mentorship: Acting as a Tutor within a Boarding House and supporting our vibrant co-curricular programme.
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Academic Support: Contributing to the Classical Society, assisting with clinics, and helping organize trips to classical sites across the UK and Europe.
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Professionalism: Engaging in departmental meetings, resource development, and high-standard assessment and reporting.
Professional Development: Our Commitment to You
We don’t just offer a job; we offer a springboard. You will be supported by an internal mentor and our Director of Professional Development. You will benefit from:
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A structured program of ‘Teach Meets’ to spark pedagogical innovation.
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Regular, constructive lesson observations to build your confidence.
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A proven track record of graduates transitioning into permanent teaching roles or extending their tenure.
About You
The successful candidate will be:
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A strong honours graduate in a Classical subject.
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Flexible, adaptable, and a genuine team player.
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Eager to contribute to the broader life of a busy boarding school (including one evening duty per week).
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Committed to excellence in learning and teaching.
Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.
How to Apply:
Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am 3 June 2026. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check
