Teacher of Computer Science

Fitzharrys School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1NP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Main scale or upper pay scale if post threshold

Teacher of Computer Science job summary

We are currently looking to appoint a passionate and motivated Computer Science teacher to join our successful Science faculty. The role would be teaching across key stage 3, and 4, with the possibility of teaching at A level. The school is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted, and we continue to strive for excellence, both academically and personally, for our children and young people.

Computer Science is an important subject in the Science faculty within the school and a popular choice at GCSE. It is a well-resourced subject with two recently upgraded computer rooms. Students study Computer Science across our three year key stage 3 curriculum. There are high levels of engagement, and established resources. There is also an established link with other schools in the Abingdon Learning Trust to share resources and ideas.

There are trips and projects that link with local schools and wider organisations. This includes a coding club and participation in the UK Bebras Challenge. This aligns with a range of other opportunities in the Science Faculty such as eco-club, Science club, research projects and peer mentoring; you will be joining a vibrant and creative team in a key faculty.

Fitzharrys is a school which is growing and developing rapidly. Our ethos of Aspiration, Opportunity, and Integrity are being utilised by staff and students to enhance the education we deliver. This is an exciting time to join our Trust, with the opportunity to further drive forward standards at Fitzharrys. The role offers the successful candidate a supportive and collegiate culture, ambitious professional development, and the opportunity to make a difference for the Abingdon community. This is a very special place, and we are looking for the right candidate who is excited at the prospect of joining us and taking such a key role in our continued success in Computer Science.

Staff wellbeing is noticeably valued at Fitzharrys School, as part of the Abingdon Learning Trust we have our Workload and Well-being Charter. The Trust is pro-active in supporting staff to maintain the purposeful behaviour of students in class.

We are proud of our students, and in turn they are proud to be part of the Fitzharrys community. Parents are supportive of the work of the school, recognising our high aspirations for every student who attends; they are both challenged to achieve highly, and supported in doing so.

This is an exciting time to join us in our continued development. If you are committed to working with us and helping our pupils and students realise their potential, we encourage you to apply.

Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convictions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Applying for the job

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About Fitzharrys School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 844 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fitzharrys School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fitzharrys-school-abingdon

This is an exciting time to join us in our continued development. If you want to be part of an innovative, supportive and caring school and contribute to each student achieving their ambitions then we look forward to meeting you.

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