Maths Teacher - Maternity Cover Contract

Teacher of Maths

Required from: September 2025

Contract term: Maternity Cover Contract x 2 (one position for two terms; one position for three terms)

Hours: Full time

Competitive salary in accordance with experience

We are seeking two dedicated and experienced Teachers of Maths to join our well-resourced and flourishing Maths Department, covering periods of maternity leave.

These are key roles which would suit ambitious, well qualified individuals, wishing to make a significant impact on the academic achievement of our students, both through the curriculum and extracurricular activities.

The successful candidates should be enthusiastic and well-qualified teachers of Mathematics, able to meet the rewarding challenge of teaching and inspiring our motivated students from Year 7 to A level, both inside and outside the classroom. The ability to teach Further Mathematics would be advantageous.

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 students who go on to study Mathematics and related disciplines at university. Students also enjoy taking part in Mathematics related clubs and competitions.

Students attain excellent examination results and Mathematics is a popular subject at Advanced level.

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 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 the online application form please visit www.gdst.net or for further details, please email Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net

The closing date for applications: 17 March 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: to be confirmed

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to application 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.