Temporary Cover Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Teacher

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

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Philosophy, Religious education
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)

Temporary Cover Philosophy, Religion & Ethics Teacher job summary

The Role

Planning, preparing and teaching lessons, mainly at KS3, 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 PRE specialist with the ability to teach at all levels. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or newly-qualified teachers.

What We Offer

Dynamic, energetic department with students committed to studying PRE 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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