Teacher of Computing
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHER OF COMPUTING (Part Time/ Full Time)
MPS/UPS
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of COMPUTING tojoin the Mathematics and Computing Faculty from September 2026 or earlier if possible.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and suitably qualified teacher of Computing who is keento play a proactive, collaborative role in developing the faculty further in the school. This role is primarilyfor teaching Computing at Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5.
The successful candidate will model at least good teaching practice and will be able to engage and inspirestudents of all abilities both in and out of lessons. They will also be keen to contribute to the school’sextra-curricular life to enhance the opportunities available to our students. A bespoke CPD programmewill be tailored to meeting their needs.
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school forstudents age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand new buildingsin the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive Schoolinspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achievetheir aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about theformation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensurethey get good results.
The school is in Medway, a 30-minute distance from London by road or high-speed rail link. Medwaybenefits from a multimillion-pound regeneration programme bringing new housing developmentsand facilities for its inhabitants; it also has the lowest council tax rates in Kent. St. John Fisher alsooffers subsidised accommodation for employees and this will be offered to the successful candidateshould they be interested.
We are happy to offer visits and informal discussions of the role: please contact assistant headteacherk.ali@stjohnfisher.school for further information.
Closing date for applications: 24th March 2026
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted for interview which will take place shortly after the deadline. St. John Fisher
Catholic Comprehensive School is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check will be requiredfor all successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
The Computing department is a part of Mathematics and Computing Faculty and is one of the largest faculty within the school, delivering high quality teaching to almost all students. Computing is currently taught across Key Stages 3-5, with ICT being taught at Sixth form We typically have one ICT class each at Sixth form, although we would like to increase our class sizes.
Computing is central to our curriculum and aligns with our Catholic values. In addition to fostering skills in programming, data analysis, digital literacy, and problem-solving, it ensures students are ready for the real world, equipping them with essential tools for success.
As such, all Year 7,8 and 9 students have one lesson a week for Computing. Year 10 -11 students have, three lessons per week. Sixth form classes have five lessons per week, which are usually shared between two teachers.
Having moved to a new build on City Way in February 2023, the department now has world-class facilities in which to deliver the curriculum. All staff, with the exception of those teaching a part-time timetable, have their own dedicated classroom, each fully equipped with new furniture and facilities. Co-located with the classrooms is a workroom with fridge, microwave and sink where colleagues can collaborate effectively and relax. The Computing department has a capacity for two teachers, including the holder of this post.
Flexible working opportunities
Our students often refer to us as their second family, and it is a great place to work as a teacher. Our community of staff is incredibly supportive of each other, and our personalised CPD programme means that everyone’s career development is supported in a way that is specific to them. We are passionate about work-life balance, finishing lessons early on a Wednesday afternoon so that CPD and meetings can largely take place during normal school hours, and we provide counselling services free of charge to those who need them. In addition, our feedback policy asks that staff read student books and then get the class to respond collectively in the next lesson in purple pen, rather than requiring that every set of books be deep marked on a frequent basis.
Further information about the job
At SJF, we are committed to excellence in a sustainable way. This means we value our staff, devise policies with workload in mind and believe that everyone working in education should have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible standard of wellbeing and mental health. We recognise that working in a deprived area is never going to be easy, but we are committed to ensuring it’s not any harder than it needs to be. Our approach to staff wellbeing and workload is underpinned by research and best practice.
Ensuring efficient working practices regarding data, marking and feedback, behaviour management and curriculum planning (as outlined in the DFE school workload reduction toolkit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-workload-reduction-toolkit#wellbeing)
a. Clear behaviour policy and support including centralised interventions and rapid response on call
b. Marking policy devised by teachers on a full timetable whereby staff read books every 4-6 lessons and then teach a feedback lesson, rather than time consuming deep marking on all work
c. Strategic placement of inset days including one at the end of the year to finish early for summer
d. Progress reports limited to twice a year for each year group
e. Wellbeing events held at the end of each half-term, not a work meeting
f. Break duties consolidated to two per week, taking place near the teacher’s room where possible
g. Lunchtime supervisors employed so teachers do not have to supervise at this time
h. Teaching timetables below the national upper limit of 90%.
Ensuring communication is streamlined and effective
a. One weekly briefing email to keep you informed of school-wide developments
b. No expectation to answer work related email at evenings and weekends
c. All deadlines are staggered, agreed with middle leadership annually, and published well in advance
Ensuring staff are supported throughout the day
a. Your own dedicated teaching room (for all full-time teaching staff except SLT)
b. Free parking at the front of the school site, less than a minute’s walk from Reception
c. Free breakfast for staff teaching exam classes during exam seasons
d. Staff room onsite for rest and relaxation
e. Workrooms in each departmental area with tea, coffee, water, fridges, and microwaves
f. Food during all day events
g. Fully staffed admin team, reprographics service and pastoral care leaders to support your work with students
h. Staff treats provided in the last week of term at Christmas, Easter and Summer
Investing in staff development
a. At least fortnightly line management meetings with the first question focusing on wellbeing
b. Investment in development of staff through a programme of personalised CPD and learning walks
c. Opportunities to work across local Catholic schools to share good practice and strategy
d. Non-punitive appraisal process that focuses on supporting staff to do everything they can to meet their targets, rather than penalising them if they are not reached despite this
Bringing joy into the workplace and giving back
a. Investment in the staff room and staff reflection space
b. Staff clubs/socials (social secretary)
c. Staff Christmas and summer parties
d. Christmas and Birthday card for each staff member from the Headteacher
e. Gifts for staff on weddings and new births
f. Staff wellbeing coordinator
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 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 John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1105 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School website
- Email address
- m.curran1@stjohnfisher.school
- Phone number
- 01634543123
St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is a non-selective coeducational secondary school for students age 11-18. A single site school with free parking, we moved to world-class brand-new buildings in the spring of 2023. Our mission statement is that ‘St. John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School inspires students, spiritually and educationally forming them through Faith so that they can achieve their aspirations and contribute to their community’. As a Catholic school, we are passionate about the formation of the whole student, making sure that we develop students into good people as well as ensure they get good results.
Arranging a visit to St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.curran1@stjohnfisher.school.
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