13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    18 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916 - £51,048 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full Time

Required September 2026

£32,916 - £51,048 MPS/UPR Salary according to experience

£1,000 “Golden Hello”

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Teacher of Computer Science to join our department. The ability to teach A Level is essential.

As a teacher at BHFCS, you must be an excellent classroompractitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential.If you are looking for a school that will help you to grow, inspire and develop, this may be the role for you.

What we are looking for:

  • A professional who is forward thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Computer Science
  • A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all
  • A team player who will work alongside the strong department to continually evaluate and improve their quality of teaching and learning
  • An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
  • Applications are welcome from ECT's, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported

What the school offers its staff

Why choose our school?

  • Join a highly successful team that has an exceptional track record for training teachers
  • We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
  • £1,000 Golden Hello to welcome you to our team
  • A unique ethos due to our Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that we do

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school judged as “Good” by Ofsted.

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant –recruitment@hughfaringdon.org

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Closing date: 31 May 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure certificate.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1045 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk.

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