14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    8 February 2027

  • Closing date

    19 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subjects

English, History

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

£35,602.00 - £54,328.00 Annually (FTE) 1.0FTE

Full Time Maternity Cover History Teacher with KS3 English job summary

The role

  • Teaching at all levels within a dynamic, energetic department
  • Planning and preparing lessons to reflect individual needs of students
  • Regular assessment of students in line with departmental and school policies
  • Fulfilment of tasks as set by the Head of Department
  • Participation in meetings with colleagues, parents and students relating to the responsibilities listed above
  • To discharge a duty of care to all students in the school.

The ideal candidate

  • Honours degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status
  • Experience teaching A-Level is desirable but not essential
  • Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

What we offer

  • A supportive environment with access to professional development and training
  • Examination results are good, and the subject is very popular and has a high status within the school
  • Excellent facilities
  • Opportunities to assist with school trips and undertake additional paid duties
  • Competitive salary and employee benefits package.

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.

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About Watford Grammar School for Boys

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1590 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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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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