WORK WITH US

At the Latin Programme we value the individuality, diversity and creativity of all the people we work with and strive to develop a culture where everyone can have a voice and fulfil their potential. 

Our team is made up of core staff who work part-time to develop, finance, and coordinate the Programme and a wider team of part-time teachers based in schools across London. In order to keep overheads low, we have no permanent office space but work from home, in schools, and at the Camden Collective workspace hub in the heart of Camden Town.

VACANCY: LATIN TEACHER (PART TIME)

Latin Teacher

(Part-Time, 1-3 days per week)

London (multiple boroughs)

Salary: £27-30,000 Pro Rata, Dependent on Experience

Fixed Term Contract: September 2026 – July 2027 (with scope for extension)

Interview Date: Tuesday 31st March

The Latin Programme is a small educational charity working in London state schools (Primary Key Stage 2) to promote literacy through the study of Latin. We are known for our innovative programme and proven results.  We use songs, games, kinaesthetic techniques and storytelling to bring Latin and language learning to life. Creativity is an essential part of what we do.

We are looking to recruit part-time teachers to join our team. Our teachers work across the whole of Key Stage 2 (children aged 7-11 years) teaching in London schools once a week throughout the year to deliver the Programme as part of the National Curriculum (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation and Modern and Ancient Languages), as well as a programme of extra-curricular clubs. There is a great deal of scope to become a key member of a small team that thrives on new approaches to literacy and language-learning.

 

We are looking for:

· A graduate with teaching experience and excellent grasp of English literacy and some Latin (minimum GCSE level)

· A creative and open-minded thinker

· Someone who can excite and inspire young learners while managing a classroom

· Someone who enjoys working independently and also can contribute in a team setting

· Someone who is responsive and responsible

 

Job Description

 

· Planning and preparing courses and lessons (using our resources)

· Teaching, according to the educational needs of the pupils

· Managing classroom behaviour to ensure an environment conducive to learning;

· Registering the attendance of and supervising pupils

· Engaging and motivating students in the classroom

· Recording pupil data and supplying this data to The Latin Programme when required

· Liaising with Lead Teachers in each school and contributing to the whole school environment

· Contributing ideas and overseeing small projects related to teaching together with our team of teachers

 

We are committed to ensuring all employees are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

 

 Please email info@thelatinprogramme.co.uk for a job application pack.

JOIN AS A VOLUNTEER: RESOURCE CREATION

Help us grow our bank of Latin resources for Key Stage 2 pupils.

If you are digitally literate and have a good working knowledge of Latin, we would love your help in creating themed worksheets for KS2 pupils.

Resource creation volunteers will need to be able to use Microsoft Word or the equivalent and be open to learning how to use a selection of game-creation websites in order to create engaging exercises, grammatical worksheets, comprehensions and creative writing exercises.

Apply by emailing us your CV and cover letter to info@thelatinprogramme.co.uk

JOIN AS A VOLUNTEER: TEACHING ASSISTANT

Volunteers make a huge contribution to our work with schools!

As a Volunteer Teaching Assistant, you will be working in schools with one of our Latin Programme teachers. TAs need to be punctual, engaging and comfortable working with Key Stage 2 pupils. Latin is a bonus, but not required.

Apply by emailing us your CV and cover letter to info@thelatinprogramme.co.uk