Teacher of Computer Science

Richard Hale School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2027 OR September 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,601.00 - £54,326.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Computer Science job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join the Computer Science Department. Computer Science is a very popular and successful subject within the school. Students are taught computing at KS3 and can opt to study it at GCSE. The subject has grown significantly in popularity in the last few years with large numbers of students studying the subject at GCSE and A level. We have had increasing numbers moving on to study Computing at University which has included places at Cambridge and Russell Group Universities. The department have had success in improving the outcomes for students. The department offer a wide number of extra curricular provision both internally for younger students and have experienced significant success in national competitions winning the Raspberry Pi national competitions at Google Headquarters and also the Samsung Competition for our recent Year 13 students. We are looking to expand provision in the school to add to the other specialist teachers who already teach computing in the school.

The ability to teach Mathematics alongside Computer Science would be highly desirable.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service).

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service).

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About Richard Hale School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Richard Hale School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-hale-school-hertford

Information on the school and its history and achievements can be found on our website at www.richardhale.herts.sch.uk

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