Teacher of Computer Science

The Cooper School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (752)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Computer Science job summary

Welcome to The Cooper School, where we work within the local community to prepare and motivate all of our students to develop their full potential as individuals and as members of society.

Our students, and their parents and carers, have very high expectations for learning - they know that good educational outcomes can make an important difference to their lives. Our students also want to learn in surroundings which are safe, happy and supportive. They need an environment which helps them be the best version of themselves, wherever they start, and wherever they’re going.

Every decision we make, and every idea we implement, is designed to improve our students’ opportunities and outcomes - both in learning new skills, and in developing as people.

We are now seeking to appoint a Computer Science Teacher to join our team from January 2027.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - we would encourage you to book a visit to experience, for yourself, the ethos and feel of our school. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details provided.

As a Computer Science Teacher you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the UK curriculum.

• Foster a positive learning environment that supports students in reaching their potential.

• Assess, track, and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback.

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and student engagement.

• Participate in extracurricular activities and contribute to the school community.

About You

You should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Experience teaching secondary school students (KS3 & KS4, and ideally KS5).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A passion for education and innovative teaching methods.

If you're ready to take this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Please take a look at our school vision and ethos, which is available here: https://www.thecooperschool.co.uk/about-us/welcome

The Cooper School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role

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

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 The Cooper School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1118 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Cooper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cooper-school-bicester

At The Cooper School, we pride ourselves on being forward thinking in terms of curriculum decisions which support our students; focused on improving learning through the use of new technologies and determined to continuously refine our approaches to teaching and learning. Investing in the Media Suite reflects a small part of our approach to making learning engaging, relevant and active for our students.

Joining us as a member of staff at The Cooper School means being able to see the big picture for the students here. It means that whilst we always strive for academic excellence, we also place great value upon students becoming adaptable, resourceful and enquiring. These are the sort of skills that will enable them to become effective citizens, just as much as their academic results will. As such, we encourage independent learning, enrichment initiatives and House-based teamwork and co-operation.

Working here is an opportunity to flourish as a professional. We ‘grow our own’ leaders. Many new staff have taken on additional responsibilities which is a mark of their quality and commitment to making progress in their own careers as well as their desire to become part of a successful and positive organisation.

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