BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH TEACHER

Required from: September 2026

Contract term: Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract

Hours: Full time

Applications are invited from well qualified and passionate Teachers for this opportunity to join a thriving and successful English Department. Blackheath High School is an inspiring school characterised by the warmth of its community and its aspirational, outward looking approach.

Students attain excellent examination results and English 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 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

For an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications: 20 March 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23 March 2026

Applications should be sent as soon as possible. Blackheath High School reserves the right to appoint to this post before the closing date if necessary and we would therefore very much encourage early applications.

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 checks 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.