Teacher of Computer Science
Ely College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2SH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
23 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) TLR available for the right candidate
Teacher of Computer Science job summary
Vacancy for Teacher of Information Technology at XXXXX
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, dedicated and inspiring Teacher of Computer Science at Ely College, with a TLR available to the right candidate, to join our ambitious and high-performing teaching staff. We are looking for great talent so there is the possibility of a Head of Computer Science role for an outstanding candidate. The successful candidate will be an accomplished classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge and the confidence to teach across the age ranges. The Computer Science team work closely with colleagues to foster creativity through technology, ensuring that students are motivated and challenged through a wide range of opportunities to learn both within and outside of the classroom.
The Opportunity
- A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team
- To contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum
- To establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils
The ideal candidate
- Have a good educational background with evidence of CPD
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence
- Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
- Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity
About Ely College
Ely College was recently inspected in March 2025 under the ungraded (section 8) framework. Already recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” features, Ofsted has praised Ely College for continuing to make significant progress since its last inspection.
“Highly skilled” teachers, pupils with “exemplary” behaviour, and an “ambitious and challenging curriculum” which means that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” are just some of Ofsted’s recent findings, as Ely College builds on its position as an exceptional college for an exceptional community.
About Meridian Trust -
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications:
Interviews will be held on: To be confirmed
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ely College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1649 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ely College website
School location
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