KS2 Teacher

Key Stage Two Teacher

Required from: September 2021

Contract term: Permanent

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

Rated “excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection (2014), Blackheath High School is a dynamic and innovative school where co-curricular activities are valued, pastoral care is strong and achievement is high.

Blackheath High School is fortunate to be part of the Girls’ Day School Trust group of schools, with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. Our ethos is aspirational, outward-looking and inclusive. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.

Salary is in accordance with GDST national scale (according to qualifications and experience), higher than maintained sector salary scale. 

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:        23 April 2020 at 12 noon

Interview date to be confirmed

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.