Maths Teacher

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Extensive professional development

Free life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Fee discount up to 50% for GDST fees

Job summary

Blackheath High School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Teacher of Maths to join a well‑resourced Maths Department in London. The role covers teaching mathematics to students from Year 7 through to Sixth Form, with an emphasis on inspiring progress inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will be able to teach Mathematics across all age groups, from Year 7 to A level, and an ability to teach Further Mathematics would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experienced and dedicated Maths teacher with ability to teach across Key Stages.
• Ability to inspire and engage students from Year 7 to A level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics across Year 7 to A level.
• Contribute to curricular and co-curricular activities in the Maths Department.

Skills

Mathematics

Job description

Employer Blackheath High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary Competitive plus benefits

Posted 5th October 2026 Start Date 1st January 2027 Expires 23rd October 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st January 2027 Job ID 1577824 Job Reference Math Jan27

• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1577824

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Blackheath High School

Teacher of Maths

Required from January 2027

Contract term: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Teacher of Maths to work in a well‑resourced and flourishing Maths Department.

This is a key role which would suit an ambitious, well qualified individual wishing to make a significant impact on the success of the school and to enhance the students' education, through both curricular and co‑curricular activities.

The successful candidate should be an enthusiastic and well‑qualified teacher of Mathematics, able to meet the rewarding challenge of inspiring our motivated students from Year 7 to Sixth Form, both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will teach Mathematics across all age groups, from Year 7 to A level. An ability to teach Further Mathematics would be an advantage. There is also the possibility of an additional allowance for a Key Stage responsibility.

About The Maths Department

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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications must be received by: 23 October 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview date to be confirmed.

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,inclusionand real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.