Salary: GDST Teachers’ scale: FTE 1 from £41,830 per annum. Scale subject to 26.27 annual pay award and dependent on experience
Contract: Full time and permanent
Required from: September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Religious Studies to join our highly successful Religious Studies department. With superb in-house staff development programmes and a wealth of support through the GDST, we are well placed to develop Early Career Teachers and more experienced teachers alike.
Through the study of Religion at Putney High School, pupils develop a deep and broad appreciation of the variety of belief and practice both in the UK and globally. In our teaching, we place great importance on the role of debate and discussion, developing a deep enjoyment of academic challenge through critical thinking and analysis, and engendering personal introspection.
Our pupils appreciate the passion and expertise of the Religious Studies department, their commitment to the pursuit of consistently excellent results, and their exceptional care for the students. We are looking for someone with vision, commitment and energy to join an outstanding department. You will promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential through the planning and delivery of high quality, innovative and engaging lessons.
If you have a passion for Religious Studies and are committed to inspiring students to achieve high standards, 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 school, role and person, please refer to the Candidate Brief under the Attachments.
Applications must be received by Tuesday 12 May at 9am.
Interview date: Wednesday 20 May 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.