Teacher of Biology

LADY ELEANOR HOLLES SCHOOL; Hampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Hampton is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Biology to join their community. The role involves teaching pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, beginning in September 2026. The school offers a vibrant environment with state-of-the-art facilities, and supports staff with benefits like the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and on-site amenities. The successful candidate will ensure the welfare of pupils and contribute to both academic and co-curricular activities.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Free lunches

On-site parking

Access to library resources

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Biology from Year 7 to Year 13.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology to students from Year 7 to Year 13.
• Engage in co-curricular activities and support student development.
• Adhere to the school's safeguarding policies.

Skills

Teaching Biology

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Biology or related field

Job description

At LEH we combine ambition with joy to create something extraordinary. As one of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools, we educate highly capable pupils, empowering them to think boldly, learn bravely and leave us confident, compassionate and ready to make their mark on the world in every way they choose.

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Biology to join our thriving, committed, reflective and ambitious school community, teaching pupils from Year 7 to Year 13, from September 2026 on a full-time basis.

What we offer:

• LEH is a thriving school situated on a 24-acre site in southwest London. It has a vibrant and diverse community, and LEH students are renowned for their outstanding academic ability as well as their success across an extraordinarily wide range of co‑curricular activities, including sport, music, and drama. They are ambitious, and a joy to teach. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities in all departments. We encourage staff to make the most of the school’s swimming pool, free lunches, on‑site parking and library resources. LEH offers the Teachers’ Pension Scheme to all teaching staff. A list of our attractive range of benefits can be found here.

How to apply:

An application pack is available from the School’s website by clicking here. Applications must be made on the School’s own form, CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted.

The closing date is noon on Wednesday, 21st January 2026.

Interviews to take place on Wednesday, 28th January 2026.

Safeguarding Statement:

All staff working in the School will have some contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. Staff with teaching duties will be responsible for the pupils that they teach and may also have additional specific pastoral or other responsibilities for other pupils they do not teach. In addition, all staff will regularly interact with pupils who may seek assistance or otherwise interact with them whilst moving around the School. In all cases, the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the pupils is to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Lady Eleanor Holles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).