Teacher of Biology

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Biology to contribute to a successful Science Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified teacher of Biology with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge, with good organisational and time management skills. 

If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire about the teaching of Biology and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Science at NHEHS

Science is valued highly at the school with excellent A level uptake and students frequently going off to top universities for further study such as Natural Sciences at Durham, Medicine at Cambridge and Neuroscience at UCL in recent years. The department fosters a love of science from an early age with a dedicated science teacher in the Junior School. 

This passion develops in the Senior School through inspirational teaching alongside innovative subject activities, many of which are the initiative of our proactive Sixth Form Subject Representatives. For example, Aeronautics Club and Dissection Club have attracted a devoted following among KS3 students, ably guided by the sixth form subject reps. Science Week is also an annual high profile highlight, with a previous years’ keynote speaker being Lord Winston.

Teaching at NHEHS

“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!” 

- Head of Department

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Membership of Teaching Staff Pension Scheme
• Access to the GDST central training and development programme
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
• Season Ticket Loans: Interest free loans for travel are available to staff to enable them to buy annual season tickets
• Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy a computer for personal use at home
• Cycle Scheme: the School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
• Lunches: free lunches are provided to all staff during term time
• Four weeks’ study leave for teachers after ten years’ continuous service
• Accredited NQT induction

Further information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button or by emailing recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net 

Closing date: Wednesday 27th May 2020 (12pm) at the latest; however, applications will be considered in advance of the deadline and so candidates are encouraged to make contact rapidly if they are interested in the post.  

Interview date: Tuesday 2nd June 2020.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.