Music & Movement Teacher - EYFS/KS1

Music & Movement Teacher – EYFS/KS1

Required from: January 2026

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: 3 hours per week (Wednesday)

Competitive salary in accordance with experience

Applications are invited from well-qualified and passionate teachers for this opportunity to join a thriving and successful EYFS/KS1 Department.

You will be required to plan progressive schemes of work for Nursery, Reception and Year 1 that focus on developing the key gross motor skills (core strength, stability, balance, spatial awareness, coordination and agility) through a mixture of dance, yoga and pilates.

You will be an enthusiastic and experienced teacher, with the ability to work well within a team. We expect inspirational, exciting teaching delivered with kindness and a sense of humour.

You will also need excellent knowledge of the key characteristics of quality teaching and learning.

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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme

For the online application form please visit https://www.gdst.net/careers/vacancies/ or for further details, please email Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net

The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025 at 12 noon.

Interview date: to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the 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.