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Blackheath High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking place to work, offering a wide range of career opportunities and benefits.
We are committed to delivering an outstanding education, with passionate teachers who inspire our bright, curious, and enthusiastic students to develop a lifelong love of learning and nurture them to achieve their goals.
With a focus on continued professional development, membership of leading educational organisations and an outstanding package of personal benefits provided by the GDST, this is an opportunity to join a warm, inclusive community which is fiercely determined to empower girls to learn without limits.
Current vacancies
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Required from: September 2026 for one day per week
Teaching rate: £24.50 per 30-minute lesson
A space has become available for a Visiting Music Teacher (Singing) to use the facilities at Blackheath High School.
Visiting Music Teachers are self-employed and the contract for the provision of lessons is between parents and the VMT. The VMT Agreement is drawn up by the GDST and arrangements for instrumental lessons are managed by the Director of Music, who acts as an agent in making the contractual arrangement with parents.
There is currently one day of teaching available for 14 pupils, but this is subject to change in demand. The post would suit a candidate with experience in nurturing young female voices in classical repertoire. The current teaching rate is £24.50 per 30-minute lesson.
For further details, please email s.read@bla.gdst.net
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.
The closing date for applications: Friday 22 May 2026 at 12 noon.
Date of interviews: week commencing 1 June 2026
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.
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Required from: September 2026
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
If you are an experienced Spanish Teacher who can foster a love of Spanish in your students, then this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Modern Languages department at Blackheath High School.
Spanish is very popular at Blackheath High School and there is a lot of enthusiasm for it. As Head of Spanish, you will ensure this continues, and that students understand the importance of Spanish in the global community.
You will be responsible for teaching Spanish to students of all age ranges from 11 – 18 and will equip students with sound linguistic skills through challenging and differentiated lessons.
Leading by example, you will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department and inspire and motivate a team of subject specialists through your own passion for the subject.
You will also be working closely with the Head of MFL to embed the MFL department vision and development plan and will contribute effectively to the MFL calendar and running of trips, such as organising and leading regular trips to Spain.
The ability to teach Spanish across the full range of KS3, KS4 and KS5 is essential.
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
- 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
Download the full job description
Applications must be received by: 18 May 2026 at 9.00am.
Interviews to be held on 20 May 2026.
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.
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Required: May 2026
Contract term: Permanent
Salary: £14.86 per hour plus holiday pay
Hours: Part time – 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6.30am – 8.30am, term time only
We are seeking to appoint a School Minibus Supervisor to safely supervise a daily school bus route.
Your main responsibilities will include supervising the collection and delivery of students at various pickup points on the route to school each morning.
The School Minibus Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all pupils are safely seated and behaving appropriately throughout the journey. Additionally, you will be responsible for escorting junior pupils either into school or handing over their care to a member of the Junior School staff.
This is a key role as a representative and ambassador for the school.
This role requires meeting the minibus by 7.00am at Tower Gateway DLR station and then alighting at Blackheath Village. A pre-paid oyster card will be provided for the commute to Tower Gateway.
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.
As part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- 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 and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications must be received by: 15 May 2026 at 12.00 noon.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
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.
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Required from: January 2027
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Competitive salary plus benefits
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher of Mathematics with excellent leadership skills to play a pivotal role in a well-resourced and flourishing Maths Faculty.
As the Head of Maths Faculty, you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of Maths. Leading by example, you will ensure high standards of leadership and management are realised and that high standards of teaching and learning are delivered.
If you have significant successful experience in Mathematics as a Subject Leader, 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.
About the Maths Faculty
Maths is an important and flourishing subject at Blackheath High with an impressive record of success at all levels and we are proud of the number of girls who go on to study Mathematics and related disciplines at university. Pupils also enjoy taking part in Mathematics related clubs and competitions.
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 years. 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
Download the full job description.
Applications must be received by 29 June 2026 at 12 noon.
Interview date to be confirmed.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
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.
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