About the GDST

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading family of 26 independent girls’ schools including two academies and a Head Office in London Victoria.

 At GDST, we are experts in girls’ education, on a mission to bring our unique approach to educating as many girls as possible. The GDST would not exist without the dedication and drive of our many committed employees. Our roles range from teaching and classroom support roles to specialist Head Office and non-teaching roles in catering, finance and estates management.

Current Vacancies



  • Job Title

    Chemistry Technician

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    25th April 2025

  • School

    South Hampstead High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £30,000 - £33,500 per annum FTE, pro-rata

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Chemistry Technician Hours: Full time, term time only Contract: Permanent Salary: £30,000 - £33,500 per annum FTE, pro-rata (Actual salary: £24,807 - £27,701) Required: As soon as ...

  • Job Title

    Deputy Head of Prep Academic

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    25th April 2025

  • School

    Streatham & Clapham High School - GDST

  • Salary

    Competitive

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary : Competitive salary, plus benefits Contract : Permanent Hours : Full time Required : September 2025 or January 2026 We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to ...

  • Job Title

    Head of Business and Economics

  • Location

    South Croydon, Surrey

  • Posted

    25th April 2025

  • School

    Croydon High School - GDST

  • Salary

    Salary commensurate with experience/qualifications

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    TO JOIN: September 2025 or January 2026 The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Economics and Business education at a leading independent school, inspirin ...

  • Job Title

    Chemistry Technician

  • Location

    South Croydon, Surrey

  • Posted

    25th April 2025

  • School

    Croydon High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £14,819pa pro-rata (£29,479pa full-time equivalent

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Hours: 21.6 per week over three days (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) 8.00am to 4.00pm, with a 50-minute unpaid lunch break Term time, with some additional days to be worked during scho ...

  • Job Title

    Head of Learning Enrichment

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    24th April 2025

  • School

    Putney High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £52,533 - £71,825 per annum

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: GDST Middle Leaders' scale ML2 (£52,533 - £68,742) or ML3 (£56,424 - £71,825), dependent on experience and qualifications. Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Required fr ...

  • Job Title

    Minibus Driver

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    24th April 2025

  • School

    Streatham & Clapham High School - GDST

  • Salary

    TBC

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Salary: Competitive salary, plus benefits Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week Required: September 2025 This is an opportunity for a D1 qualified (or equivalent ...

  • Job Title

    Part Time 1:1 teaching assistant

  • Location

    Bath, Bath and NE Somerset

  • Posted

    24th April 2025

  • School

    Royal High School Bath - GDST

  • Salary

    From £28,000 FTE (£9,249.25 actual)

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    We are looking to appoint a part time, highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, hardworking team working. You will be working 1:1 ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Drama

  • Location

    Sutton, Surrey

  • Posted

    23rd April 2025

  • School

    Sutton High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £41,000 to £55,000

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Teacher of Drama Required September 2025 Part-Time (over 4 days) Permanent Salary £41,000 - £55,000 FTE(pro rata to part time salary) The role Sutton High School is seeking an eng ...

  • Job Title

    Head of Mathematics

  • Location

    Southsea, Hampshire

  • Posted

    23rd April 2025

  • School

    Portsmouth High School - GDST

  • Salary

    GDST Middle Leader 3 (dependent on experience)

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Required from: September 2025 or January 2026 Portsmouth High School is looking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Mathematics. The successful candidate will be ...

  • Job Title

    Part Time 1:1 Specialist teaching assistant (VI)

  • Location

    Bath, Bath and NE Somerset

  • Posted

    22nd April 2025

  • School

    Royal High School Bath - GDST

  • Salary

    From £28,000 FTE (£9,249.25 actual)

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    We are looking to appoint a part time, highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our supportive, hardworking team working. You will be working 1:1 ...

  • Job Title

    Caretaker

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    14th April 2025

  • School

    South Hampstead High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £29,479 - £31,500 per annum pro rata

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Caretaker Hours: Part time Contract: Permanent Salary: £29,479 - £31,500 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits We are seeking to appoint a part-time Caretaker to join our site team ...

  • Job Title

    Graduate Sports Assistant

  • Location

    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

  • Posted

    8th April 2025

  • School

    Nottingham Girls' High School

  • Salary

    FTE £24,500 (£19,865 pro rata)

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    The Role We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Sport Assistant to join our vibrant PE department at Nottingham Girls’ High School for the 2025 academic year. This p ...

  • Job Title

    Learning Support Assistant

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    8th April 2025

  • School

    Notting Hill & Ealing High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £40,000 - £50,000

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Learning Support Assistant Competitive Salary, plus benefits Part Time Fixed-Term Contract From September 2025 Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading indep ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Mathematics

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    4th April 2025

  • School

    Putney High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £41,010 to £62,966 per annum

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: GDST Teachers’ scale (FTE - £41,010 to £62,966 per annum), dependent on experience. Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Required from: September 2025 We are looking for a ...

  • Job Title

    Part time Teacher of Religious Studies (maternity cover)

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    4th April 2025

  • School

    Putney High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £16,404 - £25,186

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Salary: GDST Teachers’ scale (FTE - £41,010 to £62,966 per annum). Actual salary £16,404 - £25,186, dependent on experience. Contract: Fixed term (maternity cover) Hours: Part tim ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Music

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    3rd April 2025

  • School

    Notting Hill & Ealing High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £30,000 - £40,000

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Teacher of Music £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience, plus benefits Part Time Permanent Required September 2025 Notting Hill & Ealing High School, o ...

  • Job Title

    Head of Economics and Business

  • Location

    London, Greater London

  • Posted

    28th March 2025

  • School

    Putney High School - GDST

  • Salary

    £53,533 - £68,742 per annum

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: GDST Middle Leaders scale (£52,533 to £68,742 per annum). Dependent on experience. Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Required from: September 2025 An exciting opportuni ...

GDST Schools

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Our Vision and Values

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We are pioneers in girls’ education and aim to reshape the future of learning itself. We empower girls to believe in themselves and value the positive contribution they can make to the world.

We have four values that we live by:

Girls first – Everything we do is built around girls and their needs.

We are fearless – And we nurture it in our girls – girls who, in turn, are unafraid to speak out, and to think differently.

We are forward-thinking – Embracing change, to prepare girls for an exciting future, creates a dynamic learning environment. For everyone.

We are a family – Our super power comes from being a family of schools, which collaborates, supports and shares experiences to help everyone thrive.

We do it differently at the GDST

"When you join us, you don’t just work with us, you become part of the GDST family: a group of 26 schools where girls learn without limits. 

You will belong to a network of diverse, dynamic and committed colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds, all dedicated to leading the way in girls’ education. Whether you are a teacher or looking for a non-teaching role, join us in our mission to be pioneers and the shapers of the future of girls’ education.

At the GDST we know that together we are stronger."

– Cheryl Giovannoni, Chief Executive

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Our Environment and Culture

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While each GDST school has its own unique identity and character, they are all wonderful environments in which to learn and work, with both beautiful heritage buildings and state-of-the art facilities.

As a family of schools, our collaborative ethos is deeply embedded, we aim to share our learnings and experience, supported and facilitated by the experts at Trust Office.

We have a strong culture of encouraging each other to be the very best we can be.

The GDST Spirit Film

Twenty five schools. One family. Watch our film to discover the GDST spirit.

Recognising and rewarding our staff

The GDST recognises and rewards leadership and teaching excellence in its schools. It has its own pay and grading structure, and system of career and pay progression.

  • Competitive salaries: For pay, career progression and generous pension schemes
  • Schools fees: A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Interest-free loans: Training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
  • 176 teaching days per year (190 in maintained sector)
  • Early Careers Teachers start at £36,549 in London (£30,099 outside London).
  • Accredited ECT/NQT induction
  • Generous sick pay entitlement
  • Free lunch during term-time
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Four weeks’ study leave for teachers after ten years’ continuous service
  • Training grants: Opportunities for gaining qualifications
  • Access to the GDST central training and development programme
  • An employee assistance programme, offering free and confidential counselling
  • Access to the benefits offered by the GDST Alumnae Network
  • Pay bands – all staff are eligible to move through their pay band towards the grade maximum through annual pay reviews, subject to satisfactory performance

Talent Pool

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