Deputy Head Academic
Deputy Head (Academic)
Start date: January 2026, with flexibility for the right candidate
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and forward-thinking school leader to play a key role in the next chapter at Blackheath High School.
Drawing on a strong track record in leadership, the Deputy Head (Academic) will work closely with the Head to implement the School’s ambitious strategic vision as well as taking overall responsibility for the academic life of the School. With students having achieved our best GCSE results in the School’s history in 2025, the Deputy Head (Academic) will lead the Academic Team in building on this strong momentum and delivering a bold and innovative vision for the culture of teaching and learning, enrichment and achievement.
The successful candidate will be a compelling ambassador for Blackheath High School with outstanding communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, alumni and other stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join a dynamic and welcoming Senior Team within a high performing community.
About the School
Founded in 1880 as the first purpose-built school established by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Blackheath High is a school with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London. Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3–18 years, located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and the buzz of 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
- Free use of state-of-the-art fitness suite
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- 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 the online application form please visit www.gdst.net or for further information please contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net
Closing date for applications: 3 October 2025 at 12 noon.
Interviews to be held in the week commencing 13 October 2025
Early application is advised. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage.
The GDST is 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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