Biology Teacher - part time maternity cover

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  23 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Biology
• Working pattern: Part time: 2.5 days per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2-3 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: 33,075 - 50,471

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2026

0.5FTE Biology Teacher for Maternity Cover

M1 – UPS3 (£33,075 - £50,471 per annum)

We wish to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Biology teacher. The role involves teaching at all levels within a dynamic, energetic department. A level teaching for a suitably experienced candidate is desirable.Examination results are good and the subject is very popular and has a high status within the school. Over 200 students study Science in the sixth form. The school has excellent science facilities including a newly built dedicated STEM block. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

Further information is available on our website at https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies. Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

What the school offers its staff

We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing:

Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) A

n admissions policy that prioritises children of staff

Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days

Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room

Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk

Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS

Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed

Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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 size: 1610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watford Grammar School for Boys website
• Email address: brownc@watfordboys.org
• Phone number: 01923 208900
• 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

Arranging a visit to Watford Grammar School for Boys

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email brownc@watfordboys.org.

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