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  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    13 October 2025 at 3:23pm

  • Date listed

    13 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subjects

Business studies, Computing

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS Fringe

Additional allowances

TLR 2.2 £6,068

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher ready to lead a thriving department? Thamesmead School is seeking a talented Subject Leader for Computer Science and Business and Enterprise to join our dynamic and supportive team.

About Us:

Thamesmead School is a popular, successful secondary school in Shepperton with 1042 pupils. We are committed to providing an excellent education in a nurturing environment, with high aspirations for every student. Our school is located in a vibrant community setting, with excellent facilities and a strong culture of collaboration.

The Role:

You will lead our Computer Science and Business and Enterprise department, delivering high-quality teaching, driving standards, and supporting staff and students to achieve their best. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the curriculum and make a real impact.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher with a passion for Computer Science and Business and Enterprise
  • A positive, enthusiastic leader who can inspire students and colleagues alike
  • Someone with a proven track record of raising achievement and driving innovation in the classroom

We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive school community
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Access to modern facilities and resources
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits

Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We look forward to welcoming your application!


What the school offers its staff

• An annual wellbeing long weekend in the autumn term

• Priority admission for children of staff*

• Enrolment onto an excellent pension schemes – either Teacher Pension or LGPS

• Paid lunch duties

• Electric car scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Flexible working opportunities

• Free onsite flu vaccination

• Free carparking onsite

• Onsite gym with subsidised membership

• Free meals provided on inset days, parents evenings and open evening.

• A comprehensive mentoring system for Early Career Teachers (ECT’s) which includes training and development

• Personalised career path development (CPD) options

• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers

*This applies to staff who have been employed by Thamesmead School for at least two years prior to application and admission.

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

Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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About Thamesmead School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1048 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01932 219 423

The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.

Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.

"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.

Arranging a visit to Thamesmead School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk.

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