Staff Vacancies

Happiness - Success - Community

St. Olave’s Grammar School is a forward-looking selective Church of England school where academic standards are very high, rivalling the best schools in the country; our naturally able and inquisitive pupils are a delight to teach.
The school prioritises the wellbeing, dignity and morale of its staff and pupils, actively investing in professional development as we very much feel that people make our environment.

The 2024 Ofsted Inspection judged the school to have achieved 'outstanding' against each of the five inspections areas: The quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management, Sixth-form provision.

If you are looking for a new challenge or you are starting your career, then please do come and visit us or explore our website further.

St. Olave's is a thriving Grammar School in Bromley. The atmosphere in our School is truly unique – it is a community which is welcoming, caring and inspiring.

From The Headteacher

Being a member of staff at St. Olave’s Grammar School, allows you to access:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression and recruitment bonus (when applicable)
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Membership of the staff association, which includes free tea and coffee throughout the day
• Use of School sports facilities 
• Choir and music groups
• Staff Wellbeing programme, including access to medical advice and counselling

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and all appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date but suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and St. Olave’s Grammar School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

When vacancies are advertised below, please apply through the TES on-line portal.

Vacancies can be viewed (only) on the portal HERE for those who have not yet created a TES Account.

Should you be unable to access the TES on-line portal please contact Tereska Taylor - The Headmaster’s PA ttaylor@saintolaves.net Tel: 01689 820101.

Alternatively:

contact the School via office@saintolaves.net

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Current Vacancies  

Commencing: August 2026

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Monday 23 February 2026

MPS or UPS, Outer London remuneration

We seek to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational graduate to join us as a part-time Teacher of Economics, teaching A Level only for up to three days per week. Economics at St. Olave’s is studied solely at A level and is one of the most popular subjects in the Sixth Form. Over 110 students study Economics in Year 12, of whom more than 70 continue into Year 13, the remainder taking the AS qualification. Many students go on to study Economics or related subjects at leading Russell Group universities, including LSE, Oxford and Cambridge.

The post would suit either an experienced teacher or an ECT, for whom excellent support is available. The school runs a highly successful induction programme for all ECTs, with a dedicated mentor working under the direction of the Professional Studies Tutor. The person appointed should possess the talent, enthusiasm and imagination to play an active role in the life of the school, contributing to excellence in the classroom and to the wider co-curricular life of our community, where happiness and success are key values.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please see the following links relating to further information and the application process:

Part-time Teacher of Economics: TES Quick Apply

Part-time Teacher of Economics: Information and Application Pack