Teacher of Computer Science

St Benedict's Catholic High School, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (745)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: UPR/MPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Computer Science and Business Department.

We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

What the school offers its staff

The vision: ‘To investigate, experiment and discover a world of possibilities.’ A vision which tries to encompass a belief that the departmental aim is to encourage students to become creative problem solvers. In order to do this the department tries to encourage independence and perseverance in our students to enable them to tackle a wide range of problems.

The department is well equipped with resources. Classrooms are based in the same area of the school and have access to four dedicated computing suites. Each classroom has 28 computers, all equipped with wide screen monitors, i5 processors and solid-state disk drives. Each classroom has a Clevertouch 65-inch interactive touchscreen board.

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

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

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About St Benedict's Catholic High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 990 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Benedict's Catholic High School website
• Email address: andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01946 692275
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benedict-s-catholic-high-school-whitehaven

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Arranging a visit to St Benedict's Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk.

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