Salary: M1 - UPS3 & TLR 1.1 Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: 01/09/2025 Apply by: 21 January 2025 Job overview WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence 'An outstanding school' - OFSTED 2021 Required for September 2025 Head of Philosophy, Religion & Ethics M1 – UPS 3 (£33,075 - £50,471 per annum) plus TLR 1.1 £9,782 per annum We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified PRE specialist to lead a dynamic department which is popular with large numbers choosing to study PRE at GCSE and A level. Examination results are excellent and the subject enjoys a high status within the school. This role also involves responsibility for the provision of religious education for all students in each key stage as part of our core PRE provision and has a responsibility for leading with respect to the school’s designation as an Academy with a religious character (CoE). Along with other staff wellbeing benefits, our admissions policy prioritises children of staff, accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available and we support teachers with PGCE credits with the completion of an MA. Further information is available on our website at https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies. Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, headwatfordboys.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 21st January. About Watford Grammar School for Boys Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road, Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7JF United Kingdom 44 1923 208900 Watford Grammar School for Boys is an academy with over 1400 students, including over 400 in the sixth form. From its origins as a charity school for 60 pupils founded by Dame Elizabeth Fuller in 1704, the boys’ school moved to its present site in 1912 and became an Academy in 2010. Located next to the centre of Watford, near Cassiobury Park, it comprises of a Grade II listed building, The Clarendon Muse, The James Theatre, a dedicated STEM Centre and extensive sports facilities. We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An 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, bike sheds, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school Support through Masters and Leadership Pathways To find out more about working at the school, please visit https://www.watfordboys.org/69/virtual-tour Mr Ian Cooksey MA (Oxon) MA (Lond) FRGS Values and vision Our aim is to provide an education of the highest quality to meet the individual and collective needs and aspirations for every student, guided by our school values of: Endeavour and Excellence Integrity and Kindness Creativity and Individuality Ofsted This is a school where pupils excel. It is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Pupils are enthusiastic learners. They value how teachers are highly ambitious for them. Pupils rise to the challenges their teachers set them and produce high quality work. They thrive in the nurturing culture that staff have created. View Watford Grammar School for Boys’ latest Ofsted report here Connect through our social media channels: Twitter https://twitter.com/WBGSExcellence Facebook https://www.facebook.com/watfordgrammarboys Linked-In https://www.linkedin.com/school/watford-grammar-school-for-boys/