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Teacher of Mathematics - Part Time

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST

Sydenham

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive salary plus benefits
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Required immediately
Apply by:
27 August 2026

Job overview

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls’ is seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and innovative Maths Teacher within our popular and successful Maths department.

The Maths Department is a dynamic and strong department comprising a mixture of full-time and part-time members of staff, some of whom have other responsibilities in the school. In a selective school, it is a pleasure to stimulate and inspire the pupils’ bright and alert minds, and Maths is a popular subject with strong numbers at A Level. The members of the Department therefore employ a variety of teaching methods in order to meet the aim of encouraging every girl to find success, enjoyment and satisfaction in their studies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic classroom practitioner with proficiency in teaching Maths from KS3 to KS5, to contribute to the academic and personal development of our pupils. You will have an innovative understanding of teaching and learning and you will have high expectations of all pupils’ achievements. Ideally the candidate will show considerable initiative and be prepared to innovate both in the classroom and in the field. Staff are expected to be digitally literate and are encouraged to develop their personal digital skills.

This is a part-time role on a fixed term contract with the opportunity to become full-time, ideally for 3 or 4 days.

Why Sydenham & Dulwich Girls School

Established in 1887, SDG is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18 with over 700 pupils. The school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK. The GDST is at the forefront of education for girls and has a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls is a selective school with a mission to ensure that every girl reaches her full academic potential. Our rich and diverse curriculum, with a full range of subjects as well as excellent enrichment provision outside of lessons, enables our students to develop the skills and personal attributes to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing society. We are ambitious and forward thinking, looking to ensure our school continues to offer an outstanding education to our young people as well as the very best in pastoral care. Tolerance and mutual respect are a cornerstone of our ethos alongside an education which delivers a contemporary, innovative understanding of what it means to educate the ‘whole child’.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme.

These benefits include:

● Competitive salaries and pay progression

● Access to extensive professional development opportunities

● Training grants for qualifications

● Generous pension schemes

● Free school lunches

● Financial guidance and support

● Retail and lifestyle discounts

● A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

Applications should be received by 12pm on Thursday 27th August 2026.

We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged.

For more details please contact hr@syd.gdst.net or the School Office on 0208 557 7000.

References for candidates invited to interview will be taken before the interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

The GDST is committed to the safeguarding of 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.

About Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST

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  • Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
  • 19 Westwood Hill
  • London
  • SE26 6BL
  • United Kingdom

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Sydenham & Dulwich Girls is a mainstream, independent, all-through girls' school with sixth form, situated in Lewisham, south-east London. The school caters for over 750 students aged 4-18.

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls was founded in 1887 by the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the leading group of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The Senior and Prep Schools have their own grounds located minutes apart and an 8 acre sportsground, used by all pupils, is a 20-minute drive from the school.

Head

Antonia Geldeard

Mission, vision and values

Our purpose

We aim to inspire the future generations of creators, independent thinkers and trailblazers. We open eyes and hearts by educating the whole person: to balance mind, body and soul. Our diversity of academic and enrichment opportunities enables every girl to forge her own path, strive to be her best and excel. We seek to empower every girl to discover and nurture her unique talents whether in the classroom, the laboratory, the library, the studio, the field, the water, the community or beyond.

We believe that educating the whole person leads to happy, confident and courageous children who flourish and make a positive difference to their community.

Our values

Courage and character: With our school motto at the fore, (‘Nyle ye drede’, ‘Fear nothing’), we aim to foster in every girl the strength of character and courage to discover and pursue her own path.

Curiosity for learning: We seek to empower every girl to learn without limits, cultivating an intellectual and creative mindset through an inspiring and joyful approach to education.

Culture of kindness: We focus on developing a happy and respectful community with strong relation­ships, prioritising every child’s wellbeing and celebrating diversity.

Generosity of spirit: We aspire to be outward looking, giving back, taking on leadership and having a positive impact.

The school motto, Nyle ye Drede, (‘Fear Nothing’), lies at the heart of all Sydenham & Dulwich Girls does. A Sydenham & Dulwich Girls education is centred upon the pupil, where academic excellence and pastoral excellence go hand in hand. The school actively encourages pupils to step outside their comfort zones, developing both independence of mind and the courage to take risks. This mentality is fostered throughout the school, allowing every pupil to develop academic enthusiasm, an enquiring mind and the ability and awareness to stand up for what is right.

Sydenham & Dulwich Girls emphasises the importance of a broad curriculum complemented by a bespoke co-curricular offering. The school delivers an education that goes beyond the classroom, through a range of additional academic programmes, lunchtime societies, local and international trips and in-school events. These allow pupils to make connections between topics and apply their learning to real life. .

ISI report

“Pupils make rapid progress and achieve excellent results. Pupils develop high levels of self-confidence and the inner strength needed to succeed, as a result of an understanding not to fear failure. Their sense of responsibility to themselves, their school and the wider community is highly developed.”

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