Biology Teacher - part time maternity cover
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | dbf41cf1-5b4b-4f9c-97c8-3dc0c2506285 |
Summary
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
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check
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
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check