Come and join us!
Sydenham High is an incredible school and a rewarding place to work, offering a range of superb career opportunities and generous benefits.
With admissions thriving and the GDST’s exciting long-term plan of investment which includes new laboratories, a new Sixth Form Centre and Design Technology and Innovation spaces, this is an exciting time to join Sydenham High School.
We are situated in the leafy suburbs of South East London with excellent facilities and convenient transport links.
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust 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
Find out more about working for the GDST here.
Current Vacancies at Sydenham High School
- Head of Spanish
The Languages Department at Sydenham High 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 students’ bright and alert minds, and Languages is a popular subject. 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. There are four dedicated Languages classrooms in the school centred around the Languages Office.
Apply online to submit your application form and cover letter, by 9am on Friday 13 September 2024. Recruitment is ongoing and we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the process. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme.
- Director of Music
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational candidate to lead our vibrant Music department at Sydenham High School from January 2025. We are seeking to appoint an accomplished musician with energy and vision to lead our Music Department through to the next stage of its development. A proven track-record in leadership is desirable, but not essential, and the ideal candidate must be driven by a firm ambition to ensure that Music is central to the life of the School. The Director of Music will be responsible for the strategic direction of the department, both academically and from an enrichment perspective, and the successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Music, providing and facilitating opportunities for girls to participate in the musical life of the school, as well as developing elite musicians.
Apply online to submit your application form and cover letter, by 9am on Wednesday 25 September. We reserve the right to interview during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme.
- Wraparound Care Assistant
We are seeking a Wraparound Care Assistant who can provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children before and after school hours, including play and learning opportunities. Your duties will involve assisting in the planning, implementation and monitoring of a varied programme, ensuring the children are safe and happy and involved in games and activities during their time before and after school. You will also ensure that the arrangements for the escorting of children and the safe delivery to parents and/or named carers are implemented, as well as assisting in the maintenance of appropriate records of pupil attendance. If you enjoy working with children, are keen to play an active role in providing safe and creative play opportunities and you have relevant experience in a child care setting, then we would love to hear from you. The start date for this role is ASAP.
To apply, please go to https://www.eteach.com/job/wraparound-care-assistant-1442927 by Monday 7 October.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included
GDST is committed to the 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.
