Computer Science Teacher

Teacher of Computer Science

Required from: September 2025

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Flexibility for Part-time 0.6 to Full time 

Salary: Competitive, in accordance with experience, plus benefits

Blackheath High School is looking for an inspiring and innovative Teacher of Computer Science to join a vibrant and thriving department within an exceptional school.

As a Teacher of Computer Science, you will deliver enthusiastic and engaging teaching to students from across the school, ensuring that all pupils are equipped to fulfil their potential in Computer Science. Drawing on your own passion for the subject, you will help your students to understand the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science, facilitating their ability to problem solve, as well as think analytically, logically and critically.

You will be an enthusiastic, positive and hard-working individual, with excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire and motivate students. You will be either a well-qualified graduate, skilled ECT or an experienced teacher, who is capable of teaching Computer Science up to A Level. In addition to this, sound behaviour and classroom management skills, along with the ability to work well as part of a team, is essential.

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 contact s.read@bla.gdst.net

Applications must be received by: 28 March 2025 at 12:00 noon

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the application closing date, so we would 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 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.