At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the school's football programme and contribute to the wider Games programme.
- Company: Join Blackheath Prep, part of the Eltham College Family of Schools, known for its outstanding ISI feedback.
- Benefits: Enjoy a highly competitive salary and generous staff development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role starting September 2026 or January 2027, with some Saturday commitments.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant independent prep school with a beautiful five-acre site.
- Qualifications: Experience teaching or coaching football at club, school, or team level is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools and the Head of Blackheath Prep seeks to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of PE and Games to work at Blackheath Prep (part of the Eltham College Family of Schools). The role will lead the school’s football programme, whilst also contributing to the wider Games programme. It is therefore essential that candidates have experience teaching or coaching football with boys and girls at a club, school or team level.
Blackheath Prep is an independent prep school for just over 370 students aged 3 to 11. Founded in 1996, it occupies a beautiful five-acre site close to Blackheath village. Its original Georgian and Victorian buildings have been extended and adapted to include large playgrounds and extensive playing fields, tennis courts, cricket nets and a Forest School area. In April 2023 we were delighted to announce our merger with Eltham College to form a family of schools. In January 2024, the Prep was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and received outstanding feedback.
A highly competitive salary is available, together with additional training and development opportunities through our generous staff development programme.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience). Eltham College Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
Teacher of PE and Games employer: The Independent Schools Council
Blackheath Prep is an independent prep school for over 370 students aged 3 to 11, located near Blackheath village. The school offers extensive facilities including playgrounds, playing fields, and tennis courts, and has received outstanding feedback from the ISI. As part of the Eltham College Family of Schools, it provides excellent training and development opportunities for staff.
Contact Details:
The Independent Schools Council Recruitment Team
