Lead Teacher of Computer Science

The Coleshill School, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum plus TLR2a

Lead Teacher of Computer Science job summary

The Coleshill School is excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and ambitious teacher to take on the role of Lead Teacher of Computer Science.  This is an excellent chance for someone to shape the Computer Science curriculum, lead a dedicated team, and make a real impact on students’ learning and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for Computer Science across the school.

Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students.

Monitor and raise student attainment and progress within the department.

Support colleagues through mentoring, coaching, collaborative planning.

Support the wider school vision and ethos through active engagement in school life.

 

What you'll need to succeed

Already demonstrating excellent classroom practice and a passion for Computer Science.

Can motivate and inspire students across all abilities.

Show leadership potential or experience within a team.

Committed to raising standards and supporting colleagues.

Embrace collaboration and contributes positively to the school community.

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to lead within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Professional development and career progression pathways.

A collaborative and dedicated team of colleagues.

The chance to make a tangible impact on students and the school.

What you need to do now

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Rebecca Brindley, Head of School, brindley.r@thecoleshillschool.org. To apply for this role please complete an online application form. If you are an internal candidate, you will only need to complete the mandatory fields on the application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Coleshill School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Coleshill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coleshill-school-birmingham

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