1.0 FTE Geography Teacher for Maternity Cover at Watford Grammar School for Boys

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WGSB/28179

Location

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 24th Apr, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

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.