Head of Maths Faculty
Head of Maths Faculty
Required from: September 2019
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher of Maths with excellent leadership skills to play a pivotal role in a well-resourced and flourishing Maths Faculty.
As the Head of Maths Faculty you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of the Maths department. Leading by example, you will ensure high standards of leadership and management are realised and that high standards of teaching and learning are delivered.
If you have significant successful experience in Mathematics as a Subject Leader, Second in Department or Head of Department and have the ambition to make a significant impact on the success of the school and to enhance the girls' education we would be delighted to hear from you.
About the Maths & Computing Faculty
Maths is an important and flourishing subject at Blackheath High with an impressive record of success at all levels and we are proud of the number of girls who go on to study Mathematics and related disciplines at university. Pupils also enjoy taking part in Mathematics related clubs and competitions.
About the School
Founded in 1880 by the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18 and was rated “excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection (2014). We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf. Following an £18 million investment over the last five years, our brand new Senior School opened this year, and has been provided with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that our school environment matches the excellent standard of education we provide.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Blackheath High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be part, too, of the wider GDST family and you’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and an application form please email s.read@bla.gdst.net
Applications must be received by: 7 February 2019.
Interviews will take place on: 12 February 2019.
Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
