Head of Biology in Cheam

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher of Biology or an existing Head of Biology to join our school and department which caters for keen and highly able students. This post would suit someone experienced who relishes the opportunity to teach in a high-performing all girls’ school.

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the Trust.
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events

Our commitment to you:

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Teaching key stages 3-5
• Being a form tutor
• Participating in extra-curricular activities within the department

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students
• Show evidence of continuing professional development
• Have awareness and understanding of curriculum priorities for their subject
• Be able to articulate the wider importance of their subject in developing young people
• Be excited by the prospect of joining a department and the wider school team

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday, 21st April 2026
• Interview Date: Week commencing Monday, 27th April 2026
• Start Date: September 2026

Safer recruitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities. Please see our Recruitment Pack on our careers page for more details about our school, the job description and person specification. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.