Francis Holland School, Regent's Park
The School Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London’s most academically selective girls’ independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent’s Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March […]
The School
Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, was founded in 1878 by the Reverend Canon Francis Holland and is regarded today as one of London’s most academically selective girls’ independent day schools. The school is situated next to Regent’s Park and has a reputation for its friendly, cohesive atmosphere. The ISI Inspection Report in March 2022 assessed Francis Holland as ‘Excellent’ in all key areas of school life.
The Role
The successful applicant will have the ability to teach Latin and Classical Civilisation from Year 7 up to A Level. The ability to teach Classical Greek at A Level and to Oxbridge, is desirable but not essential. All members of the department are expected to contribute to extra-curricular Oxbridge teaching, as required. All FHS staff teach Sixth Formers who choose to study an Extended Project, beyond lesson time.
To be successful for this position you must be an outstanding classroom teacher; teach Latin, Classical Civilisation and preferably Greek to A Level; be an inspirational teacher of the Classical Department to pupils and parents; foster enthusiasm for Classics throughout the school; and be willing to lead at least one Classics-related extra-curricular club. PGCE or QTS status desirable but not essential.
The Classics Department
The Classics department comprises the Head of Department, and four other members of staff, two of whom are part-time. The department regularly leads residential tours to Italy and Greece, runs Classics-related extra-curricular clubs, and organises visiting speakers and visits to Classical events throughout the year. All FHS staff are expected to make a significant contribution to the school’s extensive extra-curricular provision of clubs and societies, beyond lessons.
In recent years, the Classics department has hosted several prestigious national Classics conferences at which eminent Oxford and Cambridge academics have given lectures on A level set texts and their authors. Latin is taught to all pupils from the Thirds (Year 7). Classical Greek, Latin and Classical Civilisation are all taught to A level.
Classical subjects at Francis Holland School are very popular and achieve excellent results at GCSE and A Level. Students regularly go on to read Classics or Classics related subjects at university, including to Oxford and Cambridge.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- Wellbeing Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free school lunch during term time
- Interest free travel and computer purchased loans
- The Francis Holland Schools Rewards Hub offering a vast range of retail and entertainment discounts
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- 50% fee remission for own daughters
- Outstanding professional development opportunities
- Accredited ECT induction with reduced timetable and mentor support
- Approximately 20 fewer teaching days per year compared to the maintained sector
- Smaller class sizes compared to most maintained schools
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 8.00am on 3 November 2025.
Early application is advised. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.
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