Physics Teacher

Type of Position:Physics Teacher
Subject:Physics
Salary:Competitive Salary and pay progression
Start Date:September 2022
Closing Date: 18 January 2022 at 12 noon
Interviews:25 January 2022

Physics Teacher

Required from: September 2022

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Physics teacher to work in a well-resourced and flourishing department. This is a key role which would suit an ambitious, well qualified individual, wishing to make a significant impact on the success of the school and to enhance the students' education, through both curricular and co-curricular activities. 

The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Physics, able to meet the rewarding challenge of inspiring our motivated students from Year 7 to Sixth Form, both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will teach Physics across all age groups, from Year 7 to A level. Willingness to teach across the Science faculty would be an advantage. Students attain excellent examination results and Science is a popular subject at Advanced level.

About the Science Faculty

Physics is an important and popular subject at Blackheath High with an impressive record of success at all levels and we are proud of the number of students who go on to study Science and related disciplines at university. Students also enjoy taking part in Science 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 in 2019, 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 and travel season ticket loans
  • A Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For an application form please visit www.gdst.net or for further details please email s.read@bla.gdst.net

Applications must be received by: 18 January 2022 at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place on: 25 January 2022

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.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

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