Teacher of History & Politics
Teacher of History & Politics
Part time (0.80) or Full time (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Competitive salary plus benefits
Required from September 2023
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and passionate History & Politics Teacher to join a thriving and successful History Department within an exceptional school, with excellent facilities.
Students attain excellent examination results and History & Politics are popular subjects. There is the opportunity to teach across the whole age range, up to and including A Level History & Politics. The ability to teach Key Stage 3 Latin or A Level Classical Civilisations would be an advantage, as would the ability to offer teaching within our Wollstonecraft Enrichment programme.
A well-qualified graduate of History, the successful candidate will demonstrate equal passion for their subject and working with young students. 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. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
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
- Free delicious and healthy school lunches
- 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 information and to apply please visit www.gdst.net or contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Friday 24rd March 2023.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27th March 2023.
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, an online search and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The GDST is committed to diversity,â¯inclusionâ¯and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.