Job Description

Blackheath High School

Greenwich

Salary:

Competitive plus benefits

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

3 October 2025

Job overview

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Blackheath High School is looking for a creative and forward-thinking school leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Head (Academic). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the School's next chapter and to build on a period of exceptional academic achievement.

As Deputy Head (Academic), you will work closely with the Head to implement the School's ambitious strategic vision, while assuming overall responsibility for the academic life of the School. With students celebrating the best GCSE results in the School's history in 2025, this is a period of real momentum. Building on this success, you will provide dynamic leadership to the Academic Team, creating a culture of innovation, enrichment and achievement in teaching and learning.

We are looking for an outstanding leader with substantial experience of curriculum leadership and management, likely gained in a senior position such as Head of Department, Assistant Head, or Key Stage Co-ordinator. You will be a compelling ambassador for Blackheath High School, drawing on your outstanding communication skills to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, alumni and other stakeholders.





The ideal start date is 5th January 2026, although we are able to offer flexibility for the right candidate, with alternative start dates in April or September 2026.

About the School

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, reflecting the cosmopolitan character of London. Blackheath High School is a selective school for girls aged 3-18 years, located on the edge of the stunning Heath and within easy reach of historic Greenwich and the buzz of Canary Wharf.





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

The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12 noon.

Interviews to be held the week commencing 13th October 2025.

Early application is advised. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage.

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.

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Blackheath High School

Vanbrugh Park
London
SE3 7AG
United Kingdom

+44 20 88532929

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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