English or English/Drama Teacher

English or English/Drama Teacher

Required from: September 2024

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Part-time 70% - Full time

Applications are invited from well qualified and passionate teachers of English or English and Drama for this opportunity to join our thriving and successful school.

The role will be in the English Department or predominantly in the English Department if combined with Drama.

The successful candidate will demonstrate equal passion for their subject and working with young students and be able to teach English or English/Drama throughout the school up to A level. Students attain excellent examination results and English and Drama are popular subjects.

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. 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 new Senior School opened in 2018, 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

To apply, please visit www.gdst.net or for further details please contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net

The closing date for applications is 6 May 2024 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on 13 May 2024.

Applications should be sent as soon as possible. Blackheath High School reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary and we would therefore very much encourage early applications.

Blackheath High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, 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.