Teacher of Computing

Bassingbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 December 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
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - end date to be confirmed
• Pay scale: UQT/MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential:

• Good honours degree in a relevant subject.

GCSE grade C+/4+ or equivalent in Maths and

English.

• Recent experience teaching Computing or a

related subject to at least GCSE or equivalent

level.

• Evidence of ability to develop positive and effective

relationships with pupils, staff, governors, parents/carers

and other stakeholders. Evidence of the successful use of

• ICT within teaching and learning.
• Evidence of successful use of ICT within teaching and

learning.

• Good or outstanding classroom practitioner with

evidence of setting appropriate expectations to

advance learning and engage and motivate

pupils.

• An excellent communicator who is able to work

effectively with pupils, parents, colleagues and

outside agencies.

• Ability to establish productive working

relationships and work well in a team.

• Has excellent subject knowledge and is aware of

best practice in teaching, including effective use of

AfL.

• An excellent communicator, both orally and in

writing. Commitment to equality of opportunity and

high aspirations for the achievement of all pupils,

• including those coming from disadvantaged

backgrounds.

• Evidence of a commitment to the safeguarding of

all young people.

• Excellent teaching, pastoral and behaviour

management skills leading to evidence of excellent

pupil outcomes.

• Excellent use of AfL strategies in teaching and

learning within the classroom.

• A personal commitment to the continuing

development of teaching skills in order to have a

positive impact on student outcomes.

Desirable:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or pending for ECT

applicants).

• Experience of involvement in extra-curricular

Activities

• An awareness of new technologies, their use and

impact.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits:

• Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Teacher of Computing BASS Candidate Pack.pdf - 3.79 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bassingbourn Village College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bassingbourn Village College website
• Email address: hrhub1@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingbourn-village-college

Secondary school, years 7-11

Arranging a visit to Bassingbourn Village College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrhub1@anglianlearning.org.

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