Salary: GDST Middle Leaders’ scale (FTE – £57,414 to £73,083 per annum), dependent on experience, and subject to 26.27 annual pay award
Contract: Fixed term and full time
Required from: April or September 2026

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and well-qualified Head of History and Politics to lead our highly successful, vibrant department.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to model and promote outstanding teaching and learning; will have the skills to support and empower their team; and will have the vision to play a key role in the strategic leadership of History and Politics, both in the classroom and beyond.

Through the study of History at Putney students gain not only an understanding of the past but of the world in which they find themselves today. In our teaching, we place great importance on the role of debate and discussion, developing a deep enjoyment of academic challenge, and engendering a passion for uncovering the past.

The same commitment to debate and discussion permeates our Politics lessons, alongside an enjoyment of the fast-changing nature of the study of politics. This approach, and our thriving Politics Society, contributes to the ongoing popularity of A-Level Politics.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.  We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

For further information about the role, person and school, please refer to the Candidate Brief.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select the link, below, where you can complete the electronic application form. 

Link to apply: Head of History & Politics (Maternity Cover) – careersite

Applications must be received by Wednesday 04 February 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: Thursday 12 February 2026.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary: GDST Middle Leaders’ scale (FTE – £59,988 to £78,057 per annum), dependent on experience.
Contract: Permanent and full time
Required from: September 2026

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Mathematics to lead a forward-thinking, highly skilled, and welcoming department that delivers a rich, challenging curriculum to bright, curious young mathematicians.

As Head of Mathematics, you will champion a culture of intellectual ambition and ensure mathematics remains a subject that both excites and empowers our students. Our Maths department sits at the core of our academic community, fostering curiosity, creativity, and resilience both in lessons and beyond. You will lead a dynamic, collaborative team united by a passion for showing how mathematics shapes the world.

This is a role for an inspiring, proactive leader who leads by example – promoting excellence in teaching and learning, driving innovation, and creating engaging lessons that spark a lifelong love of learning. You will have the vision to develop high-quality provision across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A Level, ensuring every pupil thrives.

If you have exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record of teaching years 7 to 13, and the ambition to make a real impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the School
As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.  We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

For further information about the role, person and school, please refer to the Candidate Brief.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select the link, below, where you can complete the electronic application form. 

Link to apply: Head of Mathematics – careersite

Applications must be received by Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: Thursday 05 February 2026.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary: GDST Middle Leaders’ scale (FTE – £59,988 to £78,057 per annum), dependent on experience.
Contract: Permanent and full time
Required from: September 2026

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Science to lead a vibrant, forward‑thinking, and highly collaborative faculty where curiosity drives everything we do. At Putney, Science is rooted in a bold, joyful desire to understand the world – and to ask the questions that spark genuine discovery.

As Head of Science, you will champion a culture of intellectual ambition and nurture students who think critically, investigate confidently, and appreciate the power, relevance, and beauty of scientific understanding. With state-of-the-art laboratories and cutting‑edge facilities, our approach is hands‑on, innovative, and academically rigorous, placing experimentation at the heart of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring, strategic and proactive leader to guide an experienced team of Heads of Department, teachers and technicians, all united by a passionate commitment to ensuring that every student flourishes. The faculty has an impressive track record in successfully supporting students applying to Oxbridge for Science courses including Medicine, Natural Sciences and Engineering, and you will play a key role in sustaining and developing this excellence.

The Science Faculty embodies the intrepid spirit of Putney: unafraid to push boundaries, excited by emerging fields, and dedicated to igniting the spark of discovery in every learner. If you have the vision, ambition and leadership to shape the future of Science at Putney, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the School

As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.

The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.  We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Financial guidance and support
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

For further information about the role, person and school, please refer to the Candidate Brief.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select the link, below, where you can complete the electronic application form. 

Link to apply: Head of Science – careersite

Applications must be received by Wednesday 04 February 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.