Teacher of Computer Science

About the role

At Fearnhill we know that great teachers make all the difference. We are committed to creating the best working conditions for our teachers so that they love their work and, as a result, have a positive impact on all our students. As the number of students on roll at Fearnhill continues to rise, we are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable classroom teacher of Computer Science. This role involves raising the standard of Computing teaching and learning whilst also delivering great lessons for our students across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level. The successful candidate will report to the Associate Assistant Headteacher - Maths, who has computing experience and is able to offer support to candidates new to the profession. There is also the opportunity for an ambitious candidate to take an immediate role in developing our computer science curriculum towards subject leadership responsibility for which a TLR will be considered.

As a school we exist to develop successful Fearnhill Students by removing barriers to progress, ensuring high achievement for all. To find out more about how we do things at Fearnhill, read our leadership values statement here: https://fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/news-events/staff-vacancies/.

You can find out more about our exam results and read our Ofsted report here:

https://schoolslikeyours.ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/ks4/ https://www.gov.uk/school-performance-tables

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50199435

Fearnhill is a great place to work because we value every member of the school community. The relationships that exist between students and staff are strong and the school is typically a happy environment. We care about reducing teacher workload so that teachers have time for a life outside of work. For example we have no written marking, no written reports, fewer data cycles, no formal lesson observations, no appraisal targets and centralised detentions to ensure teachers’ time is not wasted.

We recognise that poor behaviour makes teaching an unpleasant experience and prevents students from learning. We have high expectations of our students and effectively hold them to account when their behaviour falls below these standards. As a result, teachers are well respected and lessons are rarely disrupted.

This role involves raising the standard of Computing teaching and learning whilst also delivering great lessons for our students, across Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level. The role will report to the Associate Assistant Headteacher - Maths, who has computing experience and is able to offer support to candidates new to the profession. There is also the opportunity for an ambitious candidate to take an immediate role in developing our computer science curriculum towards subject leadership responsibility for which a TLR will be considered.

Finally, we prioritise high quality professional development for our teachers. We take pride in our shared knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning and support our staff to develop their expertise and grow in confidence as professionals.

We welcome visits to the School, please contact the Head’s PA nikki.warren10@fearnhill.herts.sch.uk  to arrange a visit in January, or complete an application form https://fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/news-events/staff-vacancies/ and return to the Head’s PA. 

We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Fearnhill School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.