Head of Physics

Head of Physics

Required from: September 2025

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Part-Time 0.8

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher of Physics with excellent leadership skills to play a pivotal role in a well-resourced and flourishing Science Faculty.

As the Head of Physics you will have overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of the department. Leading by example, you will ensure that high standards of teaching and learning are delivered.

If you have significant successful experience in Physics as a teacher, 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. The ability to teach Maths is an advantage but not a necessity.

About the Science Faculty

Physics is an important and popular 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 Science and related disciplines at university. Students also enjoy taking part in Science 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. 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 application form, please visit www.gdst.net or for further details please contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net

The closing date for applications: 19 March 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: 25 March 2025

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.