Teacher of Biology
- Organisation: Lady Eleanor Holles
- Location: South West London
- Salary info Competitive
- Tenure: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026
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 January 2027 on a part-time or full-time basis.
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 January 2027 on a part-time or full-time basis. This is a fixed term contract for 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.
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.
What we offer:
- LEH is a thriving school situated on a 24-acre site southwest of London. It has a vibrant and diverse community, and LEH students are renowned for their academic prowess as well as their success across an extraordinarily wide range of co-curricular activities, including sport, music, and drama.
- We have state-of-the-art facilities, and we encourage staff to make the most of the school’s swimming pool, tennis courts, 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 on the school's website.
How to apply:
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 Monday, 28th September 2026.
Interviews to take place in week commencing week commencing 5th October 2026. Please note applications will be considered upon receipt, and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made.
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).
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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 January 2027 on a part-time or full-time basis.
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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 January 2027 on a part-time or full-time basis. This is a fixed term contract for 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.
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.
What we offer:
- LEH is a thriving school situated on a 24-acre site southwest of London. It has a vibrant and diverse community, and LEH students are renowned for their academic prowess as well as their success across an extraordinarily wide range of co-curricular activities, including sport, music, and drama.
- We have state-of-the-art facilities, and we encourage staff to make the most of the school’s swimming pool, tennis courts, 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 on the school's website.
How to apply:
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 Monday, 28th September 2026.
Interviews to take place in week commencing week commencing 5th October 2026. Please note applications will be considered upon receipt, and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made.
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).
