Hours: 3 hours per week (Tuesday)
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 and was rated “excellent” in our most recent ISI Inspection. 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 brand-new 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 further details and an application form please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is 6 December 2024 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.