15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Biology, Health and social care, Science

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £40,317 and £62,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

Be a qualified and motivated teacher of Health & Social Care or Biology.

• Have a strong track record of delivering outstanding lessons and securing excellent learner outcomes.

• Experience teaching T-Level Health and vocational qualifications is desirable.

• Be willing to develop and teach across vocational pathways, including Health & Social Care.

• Be committed to developing students’ knowledge, confidence, employability skills, and readiness for industry.

• Demonstrate high expectations, excellent classroom practice, and a clear commitment to the Teachers’ Standards.

• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for transforming young people’s futures.

• Embrace and actively support our Catholic ethos.

What the school offers its staff

• Endless opportunities for CPD to support your professional growth.

  • Dedicated weekly mentor hour for ECTs and PGCE students.
  • Two weeks paid work for ECTs starting early to support transition and induction.
  • Collaborative cross-curricular working parties to develop teaching and share best practices.
  • A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.
  • Inner London weighting for competitive remuneration.
  • A two-week October half-term break.
  • A dedicated wellbeing programme and access to a healthcare scheme.
  • Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme and long-service awards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Information/Safeguarding/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1219 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Phone number
0208 6736544

https://www.laretraite.co.uk/Welcome/

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