Teacher of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics
Teacher of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics
Required from: September 2023 (or as soon as possible after September)
Contract term: Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract (possibly until August 2024)
Hours: Full Time
Competitive salary in accordance with experience
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and passionate Teacher of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics to join a thriving and successful Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Department within an exceptional school, with excellent facilities.
There is the opportunity to teach across the whole age range, up to and including A Level Philosophy, Religion & Ethics. The ability to offer teaching within our Wollstonecraft Enrichment programme would be an advantage.
Students attain excellent examination results and Philosophy, Religion & Ethics is a popular subject. 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 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, our brand new Senior School has been redeveloped to provide 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
- Employee Assistance Programme
For further details and an application form please email Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net
The closing date for applications: 14 July 2023 at 12 noon
Interview date: to be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to application closing date.
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.
