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Humanities Teacher - History & Philosophy, Religion & Ethics

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

This job expired on 12 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Humanities, Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)

Humanities Teacher - History & Philosophy, Religion & Ethics 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.
• 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

• Honours degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching A-Level is desirable
• Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

What we offer

• Dynamic, energetic department with students committed to studying PRE and History at GCSE and A Level.
• 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.
• 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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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

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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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