John Claughton

Lecturer in Classics & Ancient Greek and Latin Languages

John Claughton taught Classics at Eton for 17 years and was Chief Master of King Edward's School, Birmingham from 2006 to 2016.

John is a distinguished academic and co-founder of WoLLoW, bringing with him a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in education. His extensive experience includes teaching Greek and Latin and contributing to scholarly works on Herodotus and Aristophanes, published by Cambridge University Press.

From 2006 to 2016, John served as Chief Master of King Edward’s School, Birmingham, where he was instrumental in enhancing the institution's academic reputation. His outstanding contributions to education were recognised in 2016 with the Times Educational Supplement Independent Schools Lifetime Achievement Award.

John Claughton has been a distinguished presence within The Classical Institute, where he teaches both Ancient Greek and Latin. Under his guidance, the study of classical languages has flourished, becoming a vital strand of our academic life.

John’s work aligns with a tradition that sees Ancient Languages not merely as skills, but as gateways. Ancient Greek, Latin, Classical Persian, and Arabic have carried ideas across centuries, shaping intellectual traditions and preserving the wisdom of the past. John’s teaching sits firmly within this tradition, enriching our students’ understanding of the world and their place within it, and continuing his dedication to advancing the study of classical languages and literature.