Teacher of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lead
The Crypt School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5AE23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR, plus relocation and recruitment and retention allowance for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
- under the guidance of the Head of Department, the subject teacher ensures curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students;
- plans lessons with clear objectives for learning outcomes, understands the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and effectively communicates such information to students;
- uses appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different students;
- ensures that there are opportunities for effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information communication technology skills through the subject;
- uses the school and departmental policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, and uses this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further development;
- ensures that information about students’ achievement in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject;
- sets expectations and establishes clear targets for students’ achievement, and evaluates progress and achievement in the subject by all students;
- ensures that there are opportunities for the effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school;
- is aware of the subject’s contribution to students’ understanding of the duties, opportunities, responsibilities and rights of citizens;
- establishes a partnership with parents to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets;
- ensures that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed
- responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
- contributes to the extracurricular activities and support sessions that the department offers
- plays a key role in supporting, guiding and motivating students;
- monitors academic progress and attendance;
- monitors students’ planners;
- liaises with the Head of Year / Head of Key Stage;
- embodies the vision for the school
This role is available for the right candidate and involves working with the Deputy Head (Academic) to review the School’s current digital strategy, recommend any changes needed, and to review and implement a strategy for the most effective use of AI in school. In that respect, the School is looking at how AI can be best used in school to help support teachers in their work; for example, in their assessment of students’ work, in report writing and in their general planning. This role is permanent, and after the first year of review and planning, the postholder will move to implementation and the development of an annual Digital Plan, as part of the cycle of school improvement. The post holder will receive additional non-contact time to carry out this role in school.
What the school offers its staff
Employee flu jab reimbursement scheme
Cycle to work scheme and child-care vouchers
Use of the school gym and other facilities
Parcel deliveries
Extra week of holiday
Buy back scheme
Staff counselling
Staff socials
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Mental health first aiders
Teachers' pension
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Crypt School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1093 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Crypt School website
- Email address
- sbailey@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01452530291
Founded in 1539 and set in nearly 30 acres of grounds, The Crypt School’s vision is derived from its Latin motto, “Floreat Schola Cryptiensis”: floreat means “to flourish” and at The Crypt we wish all our students, as well as our staff, to flourish in all that they do. In order to achieve that vision, we strive to create the best possible environment and culture within which our students can learn, develop essential key skills and personal attributes, make friends and enjoy their school lives; equally, we wish for our staff to flourish in their work at school, and always strive to place their welfare at the centre of our work and planning. The School has grown significantly over the last five years, especially since the admission of girls into the main school in September 2018. Today, The Crypt School is Gloucester’s only co-educational selective school with a student roll of over 1100. The student body is a diverse, caring and enthusiastic one and our staff are a highly professional, caring and generous group of people who commit themselves fully to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the School. The School is a vibrant place to both learn within and to work at; it is a place where learning is valued for its own sake, within an environment of strong pastoral care. At the centre of our school life, is a powerful sense of community, where students are supported and encouraged to learn and engage with each other. Confident, friendly and respectful, the high quality of our student’s personal development is remarkable and is one of the greatest strengths of the School.
The School has benefited from significant capital investment over recent years which has enhanced the learning environment for both students and staff alike. Recent projects have included the building of two new teaching blocks and a sports pavilion; the refurbishment of the sports hall, the creation of an outdoor netball and tennis area and giving enhanced facilities to our growing sixth form, which now numbers over 330 students. Later this year, and thanks to a recent Wolfson Fund grant, two science laboratories will be completely refurbished.
In March 2024, the School received an outstanding Ofsted report in all areas and our curriculum was judged as outstanding. Geography was one of the subjects inspected and viewed as a particular strength: “The school ensures that the curriculum makes a significant contribution to pupils’ wider development, such as through residential visits, field work and hearing from visiting speakers.”
Staff work hard and give generously of their time to the life and wellbeing of the School. Time and money is invested in their professional development, and each member of the teaching staff is equipped with a laptop and iPad; other benefits also enhance the working experience of colleagues at the School (https://cryptschool.org/explore-our-school/work-with-us/)
The Crypt School is located just outside of the City of Gloucester in the West of England. Gloucester is known for its 11th century Cathedral and close; for Blackfriars, which is a stunning example of a 13th century medieval priory site; the British Waterways Museum, which celebrates the city’s industrial past, and now the vibrant Gloucester Quays, which has a selection of shops and restaurants. Gloucester is a vibrant and growing city, and the School is conveniently located close to the City, and close to good road and rail links to Cheltenham and the surrounding region, including Bristol for example.
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