How many teaching jobs are there in and around Watford?

There are 43 live vacancies in and around Watford right now. The list updates throughout the day.

What qualifications do I need?

A degree plus qualified teacher status (QTS). Routes include postgraduate teacher training (often with a PGCE), an undergraduate degree with QTS, a teacher degree apprenticeship, or the assessment only route for experienced unqualified teachers. Academies, free schools and independent schools can employ unqualified teachers and instructors in some roles. An enhanced DBS check is required for every post.

Which teaching role is most advertised in and around Watford?

Teacher, with 45 live vacancies.

How much do these jobs pay?

Each advert shows the pay exactly as the employer states it. Teaching posts follow the national pay scales (STPCD); support staff pay is set locally.

Can I get alerts for new jobs?

Yes. Use “Get job alerts” above the list to be emailed new vacancies like these.

Teaching Jobs in Watford

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Social Sciences Teacher (Psychology and Sociology)
Finchley Catholic High School · London · 8.6 miles from Watford
Pay not stated
Full time· Closes 27 Nov
We welcome applications from candidates who are: • Enthusiastic and passionate about their subject, with the ability to instil a love for it in students of all abilities • Confident teaching across…
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PPA Cover Teacher
St Meryl School · Watford · 0.9 miles from Watford
£33,075–£49,084 FTE
Part time· Closes 4 Dec
Why come and teach at St Meryl? There will be many schools advertising teaching posts and anyone looking for a new job or for a school in which to start their teaching career will be able to take…
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Classroom Teacher - Art
Rosedale College · Hayes · 7.0 miles from Watford
£27,000 a year
Full time
The Trust seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Art specialist to join its dynamic team of professionals, teaching in the Performing and Visual Arts Alliance. Rosedale College has a proven track record of…
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Teacher of Religious Studies - Maternity Cover
Copthall School · London · 6.5 miles from Watford
Pay not stated
Full time · Temporary
hank you for expressing an interest in the post of Teacher of Religious Studies at Copthall School. Copthall School is a successful, welcoming and thriving secondary school in Barnet London, proudly…
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Teacher of Music
Cranford Community College · Hounslow · 9.0 miles from Watford
M1 - UPS3
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Benefits of Working at Cranford • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and future prospects of young people. • Generous conditions of service. • Well-resourced school with…
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Teacher of Drama
Cranford Community College · Hounslow · 9.0 miles from Watford
M1 - UPS3
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Benefits of Working at Cranford • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and future prospects of young people. • Generous conditions of service. • Well-resourced school with…
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Class Teacher
Saffron Green Primary School · Borehamwood · 6.1 miles from Watford
M1 - M6
Full time · Part time
Inspiring Teacher Opportunity - Part time / Full time At Saffron Green, we pride ourselves on being a culturally diverse school community where every individual brings something unique to enrich the…
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Teacher of Media
Cranford Community College · Hounslow · 9.0 miles from Watford
M1 - UPS3
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Benefits of Working at Cranford • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and future prospects of young people. • Generous conditions of service. • Well-resourced school with…
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Teacher of Chemistry (maternity cover) - Girls' School
Hasmonean High School for Girls · London · 6.5 miles from Watford
£39,196–£58,120 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 7 Dec
Required 14 December 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent Teacher of Chemistry to join a highly dedicated and successful Science team at Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust’s Girls’…
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Class Teacher (short-term Maternity Cover)
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School · London · 8.6 miles from Watford
Pay not stated
Full time · Temporary
The successful applicant will: • Be a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school • Be a passionate teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives of children • Be…
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Class Teachers KS1
Watling Park School · Barnet · 5.0 miles from Watford
£41,246–£52,241 FTE
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Salary: £41246 - £52241 (main pay scale 2 to main pay scale 6, outer London), not suitable for ECT's Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 Contract: full time permanent Start Date: 4th January 2027…
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Science Teacher
JCoSS · New Barnet · 9.5 miles from Watford
£39,196–£58,120 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Can you transfer your energy to our inquisitive students? Do your lessons light a spark of curiosity? If so, come and teach in our brilliant, dynamic Science Faculty. You will teach Science to KS4…
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Class Teacher
Kenilworth Primary School · Borehamwood · 6.0 miles from Watford
£34,398–£46,839 a year (actual)
Part time· Closes 27 Nov
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate class teacher to join our thriving primary school. This is a full-time position for a Key Stage 2 class (year group to be confirmed). You will have the…
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Class Teacher
The Welldon Park Academy · Harrow · 4.0 miles from Watford
£39,196–£52,241 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Are you a passionate, reflective and ambitious teacher who believes every child deserves an excellent education? The Welldon Park Academy, part of The Pegasus Partnership Trust, is a welcoming and…
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Peripatetic Music Teacher
Ark Soane Academy · London · 8.8 miles from Watford
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Part time· Closes 10 Nov 2027
About the role: We are look ing to expand our team of peripatetic music teachers. The successful candidate will work with staff from our music department, to maximise the number of pupils…
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Class Teacher
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre · London · 9.6 miles from Watford
£39,196–£58,120 a year (actual)
Full time · Part time
Would you like to work in this exciting inspirational special school? If you would, then we would like to hear from enthusiastic, inspirational, creative and highly motivated teachers. Previous…
Posted 9 days ago
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Class Teacher
Wood End Park Academy · Hayes · 7.2 miles from Watford
£39,696–£58,120 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 31 Dec
Class Teacher KS2 Pay range: £39,696 - £58,120 Grade: MPS - UPS Hours : Full time Work pattern : Full time Contract : Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to work at Wood End Park Academy, a…
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Teacher of English
The Adeyfield Academy · Hemel Hempstead · 9.9 miles from Watford
£35,602–£48,479 FTE
Full time· Closes 22 Nov
Teacher of English MPS (suitable for an ECT) Full Time / Permanent We are seeking a talented and innovative Teacher of English to join our department, to deliver high quality teaching and learning to…
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Lead Practitioner - English
Hatch End High School · Harrow · 1.3 miles from Watford
Outer London Lead Practitioner Scale LP4 – LP9 (Starting…
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Lead Practitioner: English Outer London Lead Practitioner Scale LP4 - LP9 ( Starting on LP4) Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026 Start date: January 2027 NB We reserve the right to…
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Teacher of English
Hatch End High School · Harrow · 1.3 miles from Watford
Outer London Main Pay Scale
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
English Teacher Outer London Main Pay Scale Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026 Start date: January 2027 NB We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint prior to the closing date…
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Temporary Teacher of Mathematics
Watford Grammar School for Boys · Watford · 3.0 miles from Watford
£35,602–£54,328 FTE
Full time · Part time
The role • Teaching at all levels within a dynamic, energetic department • Planning and preparing lessons to reflect individual needs of students • Regular assessment of students in line with…
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Teacher of Physics
The Adeyfield Academy · Hemel Hempstead · 9.9 miles from Watford
£35,602–£48,479 FTE
Full time· Closes 22 Nov
Teacher of Physics MPS (suitable for an ECT) Full Time / Permanent We are seeking a talented and innovative Teacher of Physics to join our department, to deliver high quality teaching and learning to…
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Teacher of Economics
Hatch End High School · Harrow · 1.3 miles from Watford
Main Pay Scale Outer London
Full time · Part time· Closes 23 Nov
Economics Teacher (full-time or part-time) Outer London Main Pay Scale The school is happy to consider full-time and part-time applications Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026 Start date…
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Teacher of French
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School · Uxbridge · 4.7 miles from Watford
main Pay Scale
Full time· Closes 11 Dec
About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Modern Foreign Languages Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. You will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons, helping…
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About teaching jobs in and around Watford

43 Teaching jobs in Watford schools live now, typically paying £42,041–£46,744 full-time equivalent, median £42,041 (7 adverts).

Classroom teaching posts in nurseries, primary and secondary schools, special schools and sixth forms, from early career teachers to experienced subject specialists.

Roles and pay

Role	Live jobs	Pay
Teacher	45	typically £42,041–£46,744, median £44,965 (8 adverts) STPCD 2026-27: £35,602–£48,479 main pay range (London fringe) Pay guide
Class Teacher	14	STPCD 2026-27: £35,602–£48,479 main pay range (London fringe) Pay guide
Science Teacher	5	STPCD 2026-27: £35,602–£48,479 main pay range (London fringe) Pay guide
English Teacher	4	STPCD 2026-27: £35,602–£48,479 main pay range (London fringe) Pay guide
PPA Cover Teacher	1	STPCD 2026-27: £35,602–£48,479 main pay range (London fringe) Pay guide
Religious Studies Teacher	1	STPCD 2026-27: £35,602–£48,479 main pay range (London fringe) Pay guide

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Pay is the middle half (25th–75th percentile) and median of full-time equivalent annual pay stated on live adverts, never converted; shown only when 5 or more adverts state it. Adverts below the official minimum for the role or over 3 times the median are left out as likely mislabelled. STPCD ranges: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE), effective 1 Sept 2026

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Dudley (80)

How to get into teaching

A degree plus qualified teacher status (QTS). Routes include postgraduate teacher training (often with a PGCE), an undergraduate degree with QTS, a teacher degree apprenticeship, or the assessment only route for experienced unqualified teachers.
Academies, free schools and independent schools can employ unqualified teachers and instructors in some roles.
An enhanced DBS check is required for every post.

Career path

1. Early career teacher (ECT, 2-year induction)
2. Classroom teacher
3. Subject or phase leader
4. Head of department
5. Assistant or deputy headteacher

Questions

How many teaching jobs are there in and around Watford?: There are 43 live vacancies in and around Watford right now. The list updates throughout the day.
What qualifications do I need?: A degree plus qualified teacher status (QTS). Routes include postgraduate teacher training (often with a PGCE), an undergraduate degree with QTS, a teacher degree apprenticeship, or the assessment only route for experienced unqualified teachers. Academies, free schools and independent schools can employ unqualified teachers and instructors in some roles. An enhanced DBS check is required for every post.
Which teaching role is most advertised in and around Watford?: Teacher, with 45 live vacancies.
How much do these jobs pay?: Each advert shows the pay exactly as the employer states it. Teaching posts follow the national pay scales (STPCD); support staff pay is set locally.
Can I get alerts for new jobs?: Yes. Use “Get job alerts” above the list to be emailed new vacancies like these.

Teaching Jobs in Watford

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43 jobs in Watford

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Roles and pay

Teaching jobs in other towns

How to get into teaching

Career path

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What qualifications do I need?

Which teaching role is most advertised in and around Watford?

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