Teacher of Computer Science

John F Kennedy Catholic School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an innovative and committed Teacher of Computer Science seeking a new opportunity? If so, you could be part of our team.

Job overview

You’ll be delivering core aspects of the Computer Science curriculum, leading and implementing outstanding teaching practices to instil key knowledge within learners and using assessment and feedback to sustain and raise achievement.

The right candidate will have:

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification

Relevant specialist qualifications and experience (e.g BSc in Computer Science or related degree)

Ability to deliver high-quality Computer Science lessons covering a range of modules and concepts

A good understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements for Computer Science

Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning to ensure all learners progress and achieve to a high standard in preparation for examinations

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

At John F Kennedy Catholic School, you’ll be working alongside a passionate team, and will have the ability to help shape teaching and learning standards and make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional development and growth.

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 are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2025 Computing information pack.pdf - 634 KB (opens in new tab)

About John F Kennedy Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: John F Kennedy Catholic School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: efinal@jfk.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01442 266150
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-f-kennedy-catholic-school-hemel-hempstead (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to John F Kennedy Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email efinal@jfk.herts.sch.uk.

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