Teacher of Biology

Permanent – Full Time

Salary range: Subject to qualifications and experience from Early Career Teacher to our PL2 scale (Approximating to M2 – U3)

Pension – Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.

(Details included in candidate pack)

Required from September 2026

The North East’s leading independent girls’ day school has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Biology Teacher to join our large and successful Science Department.

All teaching staff at NHSG have high expectations of young people; we are committed to ensuring that the pupils in our care can achieve their full educational and personal potential and to establishing respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with them.

The successful candidate will have a secure knowledge and understanding of their subject area and related pedagogy including the contribution that their subject area can make to cross-curricular learning and recent relevant developments. Experience of teaching A Level Biology would be desirable.

The department is made up of a friendly team of inspirational specialist teachers and technicians, who are dedicated to motivating and inspiring high aspirations in all our pupils. We are committed to providing a curriculum that is highly engaging and challenging and which helps equip all our pupils with the scientific skills and knowledge needed for the future. We have a passion for encouraging STEM-related opportunities for all of our pupils and we are continually exploring ways to link the world around us to our lessons. We also offer a wide range of activities to enhance the curriculum teaching, all of which take place in our state-of-the-art facilities.

NHSG is fully committed to providing training and support to the successful candidate.

About the School

NHSG is a leading academic day school. Our pupils are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools and academies, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
• Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
• Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
• Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
• Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
• Free parking available for school staff.
• Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
• Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
• Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A great working environment, atmosphere and location.

Closing date:  1^st May 2026 (12 noon). Interviews will take place on Tuesday 12^th May 2026 and you must be available on that day.

If you would like to visit the school before applying for the role the available date and time to do this is Friday 24^th April 2026 at 4:30pm. 

Please contact Sally Ingram HR Co-ordinator at the school to confirm attendance.

Please apply via – https://newcastlehighschoolforgirls.schoolrecruiter.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

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

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