Teacher of Computing
St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JL10 days remaining to apply
Earliest start date
1 September 2026
Latest start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.436 hours a week (full time) - term time only plus one week (5 inset days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR1
What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To deliver highquality teaching that inspires, challenges, and supports all pupils to achieve their fullpotential academically, personally, and spiritually, in line with the Catholic ethos and values of StBede’s Catholic High School. We currently offer AQA Computer Science at Key Stage 4.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, well structured Computing lessons across the age and ability range.
Use a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND,EAL, and high prior attainment.
Set high expectations for pupil progress, achievement, and behaviour.
Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies.
Provide timely, constructive feedback to support pupils’ learning and progress.
Prepare pupils effectively for external examinations, as appropriate.
Curriculum and Departmental Contribution
Contribute to the development and delivery of the Technology curriculum.
Work collaboratively with colleagues within the department to share good practice and resources.
Support departmental initiatives aimed at raising standards and improving outcomes.
Participate in moderation, standardisation, and assessment activities.
Pastoral and Wider School Responsibilities
Actively promote the Catholic ethos and values of St Bede’s Catholic High School.
Support pupils’ personal development, wellbeing, and behaviour in line with school expectations.
Take on the role of Form Tutor when required and contribute to pastoral support systems.Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues.
Professional Responsibilities
- Uphold the Teachers’ Standards at all times.Uphold the Teachers’ Standards at all times.
- Engage in continuing professional development and performance management.Engage in continuing professional development and performance management.
- Contribute to wholeContribute to whole--school activities, including enrichment opportunities and events.school activities, including enrichment opportunities and events.
- Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equalities.Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and equalities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Degree or relevant qualification in Computing or a related subject.Degree or relevant qualification in Computing or a related subject.
- Experience of teaching Computing at KS3 and KS4.Experience of teaching Computing at KS3 and KS4.
- Ability to teach KS3 Computing within a Design Technology Carousel and KS4 Ability to teach KS3 Computing within a Design Technology Carousel and KS4 Computer Science.Computer Science.
- Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.Commitment to high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating and working with colleagues and other Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating and working with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
- Assist the Head of Technology in ensuring a positive, purposeful and productive team spirit within Assist the Head of Technology in ensuring a positive, purposeful and productive team spirit within the department. the department.
- Take part in professional development, sharing ways to improve subject teaching with others.Take part in professional development, sharing ways to improve subject teaching with others.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Catholic school or willingness to support the Catholic ethos. Experience of working in a Catholic school or willingness to support the Catholic ethos.
- Evidence of successful strategies to raise attainment and progress. Evidence of successful strategies to raise attainment and progress.
- Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities. Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities.
- Knowledge or experience of vocational ICT or Computing related courses. Knowledge or experience of vocational ICT or Computing related courses.
What the school offers its staff
Thankyou for expressing an interest in applying for a role at Saint Bede’s Catholic High School,
Lytham. As a Catholic school within the Diocese of Lancaster, our ethos of ‘Being a Bede’ encapsulates
what we believe we are all about as a school community. We are a family, in which each child in our
care is supported and challenged to make the very most of their God given potential and to be the
best that they can be in every aspect of their personal, spiritual, and academic development
Ourexpectations regarding behaviour, uniform, and respect towards others are unapologetically high.
Our pupils are proud to ‘Be a Bede’ and, in turn, we are proud of them and their achievements Visitors
to the school frequently comment on the calm and caring atmosphere they experience, and the warm
welcome they receive from pupils and staff alike.
"AtSaint Bede’s Catholic High School, pupils clearly feel part of a community where they are valued as
unique individuals They readily bear witness to the ways in which they are supported and cared for by
senior leaders, the whole staff team, and each other They appreciate the distinctive Catholic nature of
their school, speak warmly of it, and value being part of the St Bede’s family Catholic Schools
Inspection March 2023
Weare seeking to appoint enthusiastic and committed professionals to join our school community and
contribute to the high standards and inclusive provision for which Saint Bede’s is known. Staff at all
levels work collaboratively to ensure that barriers to learning are removed and that every pupil is
supported to achieve their full potential. We value creativity, dedication, and a shared commitment to
delivering an excellent educational experience for all.
Potentialcandidates are very welcome to visit our school to meet our pupils and staff and toexperience first hand the strong sense of community that defines Saint Bede’s.
Welook forward to receiving your application.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 829 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham website
- Email address
- hr@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01253737174
Saint Bede's Catholic High School is a successful, over-subscribed 11-16 Voluntary Aided High School in the Diocese of Lancaster. There are currently 820 pupils on roll.
The school is situated in Lytham and is very easily accessible from Preston, Lancaster and East Lancashire via excellent motorway links. M55 Junction 4, for example, is only 3 miles away.
We aim to reflect the true Christian values proclaimed in the Gospel and seek to provide a caring community in which young people can grow as balanced individuals, morally, intellectually and spiritually, and so participate fully in the real world.
Arranging a visit to St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk.
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