Assistant Head – Learning & Enrichment
Blackheath High School
Greenwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- In accordance with experience plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2023
Job overview
As Blackheath High School goes from strength to strength and with demand for places at a historic high, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head – Learning & Enrichment at this very positive time.
Rated ‘Excellent in all Areas’ in our ISI inspection, we are very proud of the excellent academic strides our students make and as a key member of our Senior Leadership team, you will play a lead role in maintaining a culture of high expectations for pupils, yourself and colleagues.
You will play a key role in the leadership and management of the school with particular reference to Teaching and Learning, Enrichment, and Digital Strategy.
The post holder will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the development of the school overall.
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 years. We are fortunate to be located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and Canary Wharf.
Our Junior School is located in the inspirational 1880s school building in the heart of Blackheath Village. As soon as the pupils enter the building, they are able to absorb the inspiration and history that has been experienced by over a century of Blackheath High girls.
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
- Free delicious and healthy school lunches
- Free use of state-of-the-art fitness suite
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- 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
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further details and an application form please click the apply button or alternatively contact Sharon Read at s.read@bla.gdst.net
Closing date for applications: 23 March 2023 at 12 noon.
Interviews to be held on: 28 March 2023.
The GDST is 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.
About Blackheath High School
Blackheath High School is an exceptional day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Our location helps to make it so, sitting on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and the buzz of Canary Wharf. We have galleries, museums, libraries and theatres on our doorstep, along with all the beauty of Greenwich Park and Blackheath. Our students benefit from the very best London has to offer.
Founded in 1880 as the first purpose-built school established by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), Blackheath High is a school with a long history of educating a rich social and cultural blend of students, thus reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London itself. We welcome bright and engaging students, eager to benefit from the broad education we provide and offer a number of academic bursaries and scholarships to maintain the mix of socio-economic backgrounds within our student population.
Girls aged 3-4 years begin their exciting educational journey in the Blackheath High EYFS in a tailor-made setting in the centre of Blackheath Village. All activities undertaken in the pre-school are cross-curricular but follow the EYFS Principles and girls benefit from regular trips to the Forest School as well as the well-equipped outdoor play area.
Blackheath High Junior School delivers an all-round education: academic excellence within a balanced education for every girl at every stage. Within a safe, caring environment, girls develop the confidence to seize fresh opportunities and try new experiences.
The School enjoys a strong academic reputation. In 2023 the A level results were outstanding, with 72% of grades awarded A*-B, and GCSE results were similarly strong, with 74% of grades awarded 7-9. A dedicated and highly experienced group of staff provides expert advice to students who are applying to the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge, and to competitive courses such as Medicine, Veterinary Science and Dentistry. The vast majority of leavers secure places at Russell Group Universities each year.
Blackheath girls have poise, principles and character. There is no such thing as a ‘typical Blackheath girl’ and that is for good reason. This is a school where individuality is cherished and there is a culture of high expectations and open-mindedness. It is for this reason that our girls go on to such a diverse range of exciting and interesting careers all over the world.
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