Head of Creativity for Children and Young People

3 days ago

Ealing Greater London, United Kingdom Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST Full time

Head of Biology (Maternity Cover)
Competitive salary plus benefits
Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract for 2-3 Terms

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

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate of Biology to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A-level and Oxbridge entrance.

You will ensure that high standards of teaching and learning are delivered, resources are used efficiently and effectively, and the curriculum is managed and developed in accordance with school policy across the department.

You will promote excellence in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils develop their potential and are equipped for life beyond school, and lead and manage the department, developing, motivating and appraising colleagues to ensure that they have clear expectations of their roles.

If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas 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.

The Science department works to academically challenge the girls. We have a dedicated team of 12 teachers across all three sciences, including the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, who complement each other extremely well. Often, pupils will arrive in class eager to share a fascinating fact they have read. Head of Department

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. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

~ Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
~ Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
~Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:35 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
~ Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
~ Free life assurance benefit
~ Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
~ A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
~ Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
~ Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
~ A Cycle to Work scheme
~ Good transport links and free parking


The closing date for applications is 6th January 2026.

The interview date is 12th January 2026.

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. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

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