1.0 FTE Geography Teacher for Maternity Cover

Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Geography
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)

1.0 FTE Geography Teacher for Maternity Cover job summary

The Role

Planning, preparing and teaching lessons at all levels, within the department, to reflect individual student needs.

Reviewing teaching strategies in light of individual’s progress and carrying out assessments.

Discharging a duty of care to all students in the school and carrying out supervisory duties as reasonably directed.

Taking a pastoral responsibility for students, including monitoring their academic and social progress, writing all reasonably requested reports and working effectively, as appropriate, with Heads of Year and the SENCO.

To be aware of, and operate within, all policies relating to student welfare and guidance, especially in the area of Child Protection.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified and Enthusiastic Geography specialist with the ability to teach at all levels. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

The role is full time but part-time may be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

What We Offer

Dynamic, energetic department with large numbers of students committed to studying Geography at GCSE and A Level. Examination results are strong and the subject enjoys a high status within the school.

For a successful candidate with PGCE credits, we are able to support the completion of an MA. Accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available. Our admissions policy prioritises children of staff.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory right to work and enhanced DBS Check with a barred list check.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Watford Grammar School for Boys

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watford Grammar School for Boys website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watford-grammar-school-for-boys

A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021

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