Required from November 2022

Sydenham High School is looking to appoint a well-qualified Teacher of PE to join our successful PE department.

You will teach across the prep and senior schools in a range of athletics, dance, fitness, gymnastics and games based activities. Experience of teaching GCSE and A Level is essential.

Most importantly, you will be an energetic and organised teacher who is prepared to make a real commitment to our extensive co-curricular programme.

Sydenham High School has excellent PE facilities, including a well-equipped sports hall and astroturf pitch at the Senior School and an eight-acre sports ground in Lower Sydenham.

Why Sydenham High School?

Sydenham High School, established in 1887, is an independent day school for girls from 4-18 with approximately 720 pupils. The school is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the largest independent school group in the UK. It is at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

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
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• 30 days holiday

For more details please contact [email protected] or the School Office on 0208 557 7000.

To apply, please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than 4pm on Wednesday 12 October 2022.

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

References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview.

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

GDST are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post.