Head of Classics

Head of Classics

Required from: September 2026

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Flexibility for Part Time 0.8 or Full Time

Competitive salary in accordance with experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and passionate teacher of Classics with excellent leadership skills to play a pivotal role in a well-resourced and flourishing Classics Department.

As the Head of Classics, you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of the department. Leading by example, you will ensure that high standards of teaching and learning are delivered.

If you have significant successful experience in Classics as a teacher, Second in Department or Head of Department and have the ambition to make a significant impact on the success of the school and to enhance the girls' education we would be delighted to hear from you.

The ability to offer teaching within our Wollstonecraft Enrichment programme would be advantageous.

Students attain excellent examination results and Classics 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 Classics Department

The Classics department aims to foster a curiosity and enthusiasm for the languages and culture of the ancient world, while equipping our students with a range of important and transferable skills.  We hope to provide a stimulating and inspiring learning environment in our newly-built, dedicated teaching room.  The use of ICT is increasingly embedded into the teaching and learning in the department, including the use of iPads.

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. Following an £18 million investment, our 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 an application form please visit www.gdst.net or for further details please contact s.read@bla.gdst.net

The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview date: week commencing 16 March 2026.

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, online search 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.