Teacher of Computer Science

St Benedict's Catholic High School, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG

187 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

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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: UPR/MPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher to join our Computer Science and Business Department.

We want a person who is passionate about learning and teaching in their specialist field and who is willing to take part in developing the vision, commitment and determination to raise standards across all levels and abilities.

This post is suitable for an ECT or experienced teacher.

What the school offers its staff

St Benedict’s is an 11-19 Catholic High School that serves a wide catchment area in West Cumbria.We are a true comprehensive with students of all abilities and diverse backgrounds.

Rated ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted, we are a larger thanaverage school, housed in modern accommodation with extensive grounds.

Our school is situated on the Cumbrian coast on the edge of the Lake District National Park and not as remote as you might imagine! It is an easy drive or rail journey to work along some of the most scenic routes in the UK and living in Cumbria might be just the lifestyle change to suit you, with relatively low house prices. It really doesn’t rain all the time!

In January 2019 we moved to our new £33m school, which was individually designed (not an ‘off-the-shelf’ model!) and we have state of the art facilities including a full size, floodlit 4G astroturf pitch, sportshall, activity studio, pool, new grass pitches and tennis courts.

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

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

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About St Benedict's Catholic High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 992 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Benedict's Catholic High School website
• Email address: andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01946 692275
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benedict-s-catholic-high-school-whitehaven

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Arranging a visit to St Benedict's Catholic High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email andrea.hartley@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk.

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