Teacher of Computer Science (ability to teach another subject desirable)

About the role

TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (ability to teach another subject desirable)

Required for September 2025

Main or Upper Pay Scale (including the London Fringe Allowance)

TLR available for an experienced teacher

Suitable for ECTs

Part-time hours considered for suitable candidate

This is a fantastic time to join our expanding and outstanding school and to contribute to a highly regarded, supportive and ambitious Computer Science department. 

What are we looking for?

• An inspiring and motivational teacher who can enthuse and engage students to achieve their full potential
• A committed individual who wishes to add to the success of the Computer Science department by researching and implementing their own ideas and strategies (imedia/afterschool code instructor)

What can we offer you?

• An extensive and tailored ECT programme with in-house support from a designated Mentor
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Support for teachers wishing to complete a Masters in Education
• Accelerated pay progression for exceptional teachers
• The opportunity to teach to A-level
• KS4 students study OCR Computer Science GCSE; OCR Computer Science A-level at KS5
• A new and state of the art teaching environment
• Excellent resources, clerical support, LSA support
• A focussed and disciplined environment
• A collaborative Computer Science department with an excellent track record of success
• We are an 11 – 18, co-educational, friendly and heavily over-subscribed all ability Academy with high standards and high expectations
• A new building with state-of-the-art facilities
• In accordance with the school’s admissions criteria, children of staff at the school are eligible to be allocated a place under this criterion where the member of staff is recruited under a contract of employment to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
• Situated just north of the M25 close to the train station with a fast service to London and Cambridge
• The school has been graded outstanding by Ofsted.  The school was inspected by Ofsted in the June of 2024 and found to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category. The inspectors described the school as a “highly happy and purposeful place to be” and that “pupils treat each other with the utmost tolerance and respect”. They also referred to the “exceptional work” pupils produce and the “wealth of wider opportunities that promote personal development.”

Closing Date: 8th January 2025 (12 noon)

Interviews to be w/c 13th January 2025

Achievement and Opportunity for All

We are an Equal Opportunities employer.  The Broxbourne School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects anyone applying to work in our school to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring service.