Teacher of Computer Science (Part Time - 0.6 FTE Maternity Cover)
Rainham Mark Grammar School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
6 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Computer Science (Part Time - 0.6 FTE Maternity Cover) job summary
Rainham Mark Grammar School are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of Computer Science to join our team for 0.6 FTE (19.5 hours) in a maternity cover role. If you love your subject and enjoy sharing your passion with young people, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can spark curiosity, bring ideas to life, and inspire students to explore the exciting world of Computer Science. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive department where collaboration and creativity are encouraged, and where your ideas will help shape our continued success. You will be teaching bright, motivated, and inquisitive students in a well-resourced environment that values both innovation and enjoyment in learning. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting your career, we welcome your application. Experience in a selective school isn’t essential - enthusiasm, commitment, and a love of teaching are what matter most.
What we are looking for:
- Graduates with Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent
- A commitment to inclusive education and equality of opportunity
- Enthusiastic, flexible, imaginative and forward thing
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Dedication to educating and empowering students
- Firm commitment to continuous professional development
What can RMGS offer you?
Rainham Mark Grammar School provides an enriching co-educational experience where students are nurtured to develop their leadership skills and creativity. We are a school for every academically able young person regardless of social-economic background, ethnicity, or gender, with additional support and bursaries where they are needed. Our success is based on our high expectations. Our students and staff are motivated; they inspire and challenge each other to be the best version of themselves. We believe our students are simply the best of their generation, it is a privilege to work with them. Rainham Mark Grammar School is a happy place to learn and to grow, we encourage you to visit and experience our community.
Our school was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2022 but we are firmly of the belief that we have the potential to be exceptional. There is much to achieve in an ever-changing education landscape.
Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust:
- Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (on contracts over 15 hours per week)
- Free Health Checks
- Free Flu Jabs
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- High quality CPD opportunities
- Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Onsite free parking
- A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance
If this challenge excites you, please apply via My New Term.
Closing Date: Monday 13th October 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025
This vacancy will close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short listed on this occasion. We wish to stress that no discourtesy is intended in following such a procedure, and you should not let this deter you from future applications.
RMGS is committed to the protection and safety of its students, is an Equal Opportunities employer, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We are committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace, becoming an employer of choice, for all staff to believe that they have a voice and be empowered to make a difference.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Rainham Mark Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, medical, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Rainham Mark Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1551 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- Rainham Mark Grammar School website
Rainham Mark Grammar School is a large (over 1400 students), co-educational grammar school situated in Rainham, Medway, Kent.
We aim to be a friendly, caring and stimulating community which motivates young people to enjoy learning, participate enthusiastically in wider activities and make the most of their abilities.
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