Teacher of Computer Science

Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  23 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

Teacher of Computer Science job summary

Icknield High School is a state funded secondary academy school with 1450 students. It has an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ - February 2024. It caters for students aged between 11 and 16 in Luton, Bedfordshire. The school is located in north Luton and just off the A6.

At Icknield High School everything we do is underpinned by our overriding philosophy of ‘Raising the Achievement of All’. We believe that every student, regardless of background, should be afforded the same opportunities to be successful and that nothing should hold a child back from pursuing their talents and passions. We have consistently high expectations of our students and encourage excellence in all aspects of school life. In 2025, 57% of our students achieved a grade 5 and above in Maths and English and 74% achieved a grade 4 and above in Maths and English. These are the highest outcomes in Luton town.

The successful applicant will

have a passion for teaching and working with students of all abilities with the talent to drive them to be outstanding.

raise aspirations, expectations and achievement of all students regardless of ability.

demonstrate enthusiasm to ensure that students get the education which they deserve.

We are proud of the outcomes for Computer Science GCSE 9-1 in 2025 with 92% of our students achieving a grade 4 or above, 84% achieving a grade 5 or above and 50% achieving a grade 7 or above.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

Visits to the school are most welcome.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the above position and are interested in joining our staff team, for further details and an application pack please contact Mrs Freeman, telephone 01582 576561 or e-mail tfreeman@icknield.beds.sch.uk Alternatively, please visit our web site www.icknield.beds.sch.uk

Closing date: 14th October 2025

Icknield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to

share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks

with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Icknield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Icknield High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Icknield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/icknield-high-school

Icknield High School is a highly successful 11-16 mixed Academy with an excellent reputation, situated in pleasant grounds on the northern outskirts of town. We pride ourselves on our excellent GCSE results and offering an enriching educational experience to all of our students. We are justifiably proud of our excellent reputation and believe that we offer both students and staff a caring environment in which they can succeed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

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