Teacher of Computer Science

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and talented practitioner to join our Computer Science Department delivering KS3, KS4 and KS5.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner or if new to the profession, will have the potential to be so, by being passionate and driven to support the students on their journey through the curriculum.

He/she will make a genuine commitment and input positive contributions within the computer science department, pushing to achieve great results and increase engagement from the pupils. He/she will create stimulating and enriching lesson plans throughout all key stages inspiring the students in their study and their mastery of computer science.

TLR information

We are looking for a colleague with the ability to maintain and develop our high standards and to provide support, stretch and challenge for our learners. Having introduced KS5 in more recent years, we are looking for a subject specialist, who will be able to contribute to the department which prides itself on preparing all students for the technological world, as well as fostering a passion for computing, leading many into careers in the industry.

The department has a fully resourced scheme of work and designated facilities. We are a research-informed school always open to new, innovative ideas to best deliver high quality learning for all of our students. The department is also very proud to be a fun, supportive and welcoming team that provides a wonderful environment in which to work and progress.

Bonus feature, we would be proud to introduce clubs, relevant trips and/or anything else that will bring our computer science department from good to outstanding and really encourage student involvement. Therefore, outside of the box thinking would be ideal for this role. 

Our School

Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.

The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line. The school’s location attracts outer fringe London allowance.

We can offer you: 

·        Outer Fringe allowance 

·        A ‘Golden Hello’ if you are a direct applicant to the school 

·        Competitive teaching allocation (all teaching allocations were reduced across the board in 2023-24) 

·        Employee Assistance programme 

·        Continuous CPD programme including NPQs and National College qualifications

·        A ‘Year 3’ ECT programme providing continued support if recently qualified

·        Sponsorship for overseas teachers

We can also offer you: 

·        A chance to work alongside an enthusiastic and dedicated computer science department

·        Supportive onboarding

·        An all-inclusive and diverse organisation

·        A chance of further or future development towards higher TLRs or SLT

·        A chance to be part of the school’s drive to increase and support student engagement

·        The benefit of a multi-disciplinary team including a strong and experienced SEN team, teaching assistants, a student support officer, student support wellbeing lead and more…