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Head of Economics Department

Head of Economics Department

Watford Grammar School for Boys

Hertfordshire

  • £40,622 - £57,111 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
M1 - UPS3 + TLR 1.1 and Recruitment Allowance
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024 or January 2025
Apply by:
20 May 2024

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 2001 and 2006

 

Required for September 2024 or January 2025  

Head of Economics

M1 – UPS3 plus TLR 1.1 (£9,272)

Recruitment & Retention Allowance may be considered

Following promotion of the incumbent to a Senior Leadership position, we now have a vacancy for the Head of this extremely popular and very successful department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well qualified Economics specialist to lead this energetic, dynamic and forward looking department which plays an important part in the academic success and wider cultural life of the school. Examination results and uptake at A level are excellent and the subject enjoys a high status. Applications are equally welcome from experienced or early careers teachers with other leadership experience.

For a successful candidate we are able to support the completion of an MA. Accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available. The admissions policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements. Subsidised staff accommodation is available.

Further information is available on our website at 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 midday Monday 20th May.


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About Watford Grammar School for Boys

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+44 1923 208900

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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:

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Linked-In https://www.linkedin.com/school/watford-grammar-school-for-boys/


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