Teacher of Computing
St Mark's Church of England Academy, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1SF10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317.00 - £62,495.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Inner London Main/Upper Pay Range
Teacher of Computing job summary
This could not be a more exciting time to lead within the St Mark's family. Following our full graded Ofsted inspection in May 2024, St Mark’s CoE Academy achieved an Outstanding judgment in all areas of the framework. During the inspection, “pupils said the school’s values of Love, Hope and Trust are ‘not just words’ but are demonstrated by all members of the community.” Inspectors also reported that “working relationships between staff and pupils are warm, caring and respectful. This means that pupils behave exceptionally well and are very happy and safe.”
Do you have the highest expectations for every member of the school community and believe in transformational education for all, irrespective of starting points and background?
Are you able to win hearts and minds with your inspirational vision for school improvement, underpinned by the school’s inclusive Christian ethos and values, Love, Hope and Trust?
Are you passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and a life changing quality of education in Computing?
If you can answer yes to these three questions, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking to recruit a values driven Teacher of Computing for a full-time post in a thriving department for a September 2026. At St Mark’s, we understand that the skills developed within the Computer Science curriculum, are vital in opening doors of the next generation into the progressive digital world. As such, the suitable candidate will be adept at teaching Computer Science across Key Stage 4 and 5 and will bring this pivotal curriculum to life, through their infectious passion for the subject.
Colleagues at St Mark’s benefit from a well-resourced shared environment, supported by a cohesive and well-structured leadership network. As a result, outcomes across the department are consistently strong. We are looking for a values driven educator, who;
Will deliver excellent teaching & learning, embedding the inclusive Christian vision to life through the Computer Science curriculum.
Will do everything possible to demonstrate the highest quality of lessons and outcomes
Will support St Mark’s vision of transformation for all, so that every child can realise their God-given potential.
Believes in building strong relationships with our students and who is willing to go above and beyond to allow them
In return St Mark’s can offer colleagues;
Competitive salaries on Teachers Inner London Pay Range
Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees, including the Step Lab Powerful Coaching programme
In depth well-being programme, including 'Cake Wednesday', weekly Pilates classes, 'HR Surgery', fruit Friday's.
An inspirational and collaborative culture, where Leadership actively promote staff voice
Trust wider curricular collaboration and development opportunities
Continual opportunities for succession and progression, including secondment opportunities to Middle and Senior leadership
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing well-being and confidential advice services
Cycle to Work scheme
Health Shield Scheme
On site staff car park
Free staff lunch offer
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn from a strong Head of Department and other specialist teachers within the team.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to make a significant contribution to our inclusive Christian community, then we would love to hear from you.
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by email to school@stmarks.anthemtrust.uk
Successful candidates will transform their practice through our instructional coaching offer. As one of 10 nationally recognised Steplab Hub Schools, staff benefit from this expertly led programme underpinned by cutting-edge research into cognitive science.
St Mark’s Church of England Academy is part of Anthem Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust serving over 8,000 children and young people in 16 schools across the East Midlands, London and the Thames Valley.
The academy’s mission to transform lives extends to our valued staff members. The successful candidate will be nurtured and supported to grow professionally through our bespoke and personalised CPD offer.
Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification for this post. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received and therefore early application is strongly advised. Anthem Trust remains the right to close or extend this advert at any time.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mark's Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 944 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mark's Church of England Academy website
St Mark’s Church of England Academy is a 11-18 Academy based in the South London borough of Merton. The Academy is rapidly improving as demonstrated by its rapid increase in GCSE headline figures. The Academy is a community founded on our key values of Trust, Hope and Love and these values permeate our school community.
The Academy is located on the outskirts of London and is well served by Mitcham Eastfields train station which runs regular services towards Central London and Sutton and Wimbledon.
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