KS2 Teacher - Maternity Contract

Key Stage Two Teacher

Required from: September 2019 – February 2020

Contract term: Maternity Cover Contract

Hours: Full Time

Applications are invited from well qualified and passionate Teachers for this opportunity to join a thriving and successful KS2 Department. Blackheath High School is an inspiring school characterised by the warmth of its community and its aspirational, outward looking approach.

Pupils benefit from the wider opportunities offered by the GDST. The successful candidate will demonstrate equal passion for their subject and working with young pupils. Staff are expected to contribute to our co-curricular programme.

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:    14 May 2019 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on:            20 May 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.