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Teacher of Computing
The Elizabethan Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7PY2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role: Teacher of Computing (MPS/UPS)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic,dedicatedand innovative Teacher of Computing to join our team. This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. The successful candidate will teach across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities at KS5 for the right applicant.
Our Ideal Candidate will:
Embrace and role‑model our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
Bring passion and ambition to the teaching of Computing, inspiring students at every level.
Demonstrate optimism, belief in every student’s potential, and commitment to raising achievement.
Make a positive and proactive contribution to wider school life — whether as a Form Tutor, through extra‑curricular clubs, or by introducing an enrichment activity linked to their own interests.
What the school offers its staff
Teacher ofComputing
MPS / UPR
September 2026
Full Time or Flexible Working Options available
Permanent
A Rare Opportunity to Join a Thriving and Ambitious School
The Elizabethan Academy is an oversubscribed and highly regarded 11–19 stand‑alone academy with an exceptional reputation for supporting both students and staff. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their wellbeing, professional growth, and long‑term development.
As an innovative and outward‑facing academy, we empower teachers to be creative in their pedagogy while ensuring students receive the high‑quality education they deserve. Subject expertise is highly valued here, and we invest significantly in tailored CPD. We believe teachers learn best from one another, which is why coaching and collaborative development are embedded in our practice.
This is an exciting moment to join us. Under the leadership of our new Principal, we are building on recent successes and implementing positive changes that will help drive the next stage of our journey towards excellence.
Why Join Us?
Exceptional Professional Development-We provide clear career pathways, leadership development, coaching, mentoring, secondment opportunities, and full support for staff undertaking NPQs.
A Collaborative and Coaching‑Driven Culture-Professional growth is at the heart of our ethos. Staff at all stages of their careers benefit from a supportive coaching model.
A Strong Focus on Staff Wellbeing-We are proud to be recognised as a Brilliant School and hold the Wellbeing Award for Schools.
A Commitment to Excellence-Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2024) judged the Academy as Good with many outstanding features.
An Inclusive and Welcoming Community-We value diversity and work hard to ensure every member of our community feels respected and supported.
Modern, Purpose‑Built Facilities-Staff and students benefit from excellent specialist spaces and resources across the Academy.
Join Us
We are extremely proud of our school and warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us. Those who do often leave inspired by our welcoming community, supportive environment, and commitment to excellence. We also invite you to explore our Strategic Plan on our Information for Candidates page to see how we continue to thrive as a stand-alone academy, using our independence to drive innovation and success.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
The Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students. We operate safer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made with previous employers. Please read our Information for Candidates for additional information
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Full details are available and you may apply online by visitinghttp://elizabethan.notts.sch.uk/vacanciesor for application assistance email HR Manager Helen Upsonupsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
Closing date for applications
9am on Tuesday 14thApril 2026
Interviews taking place Tuesday 21stApril 2026
Flexible working opportunities
Full Time or Flexible Working Options available
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This information is required, including that related to warnings regarded as "spent" in order for the Academy to ensure safe recruitment and meet its obligations to safeguard children. However, you should be aware that any disciplinary history declared will not automatically prevent or inhibit appointment and will depend on the dates and circumstances related to the disciplinary action, outcomes and the type of post being applied for. Note that you are also required to include information if you were subject to a disciplinary process but resigned before it was completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Elizabethan Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Elizabethan Academy website
- Email address
- upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01777 713705
The Elizabethan Academy is a successful 11-19 Academy full of passion, innovation and character where students and staff benefit from excellent facilities on site. We are looking to recruit colleagues to share our commitment and determination to providing a learning environment that enables all young people to thrive.
We have all-encompassing professional development with a structured path to enable career progression. This includes secondments at other schools in the East Midlands and formal leadership training and coaching.
We believe in our staff and want them to be the best they can be
Arranging a visit to The Elizabethan Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk.
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