Teacher of Computer Science (A-level specialism preferable)
Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ11 days remaining to apply
Closing date
25 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- ICT & Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,414.00 - £53,992.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher of Computer Science (A-level specialism preferable) job summary
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to work within our vibrant and forward-thinking Computer Science department. This post would be ideal for someone with experience of teaching Computer Science who is keen to further develop their skills and contribute to a successful and growing department.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about inspiring young people to engage with Computer Science and committed to delivering high-quality, engaging lessons, with a strong grasp of programming in Python and computational thinking. A key strength will be the ability to make the subject accessible and exciting to students of all abilities.
What We Offer
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate who is keen to develop their skills in a successful school that will provide great support and encouragement. We offer an outstanding opportunity for the right person to make a real impact on children’s lives, and to develop their career in a very pleasant, successful and innovative school. We hope that you will decide to pursue your application and that you will consider a future with us at Wanstead. Whilst you will need to work hard, we value well-being and support all staff with flexible ways of working where possible.
Some of our key benefits are:
Short walking distance of Wanstead (0.4 miles) and Redbridge (0.6 miles) Central Line stations;
Close to vibrant high street with cafes, independent shops;
Close to Wanstead Green and local parks;
Subsidised access to the Leisure Centre and upcoming Swimming Pool;
Free parking in the Leisure Centre for staff;
At Wanstead High School, we are committed to staff wellbeing and provide the following benefits:
Contribution to Eye Care and Cycling Scheme;
Free access to Counselling Services;
Free breaktime tea and coffee;
Termly, free staff breakfasts;
Catered Inset Days;
Subsidised school lunches;
Support of flexible working, where possible;
Recruitment and Retention;
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Wanstead High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1469 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wanstead High School website
11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.
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