Teacher of Computing

About the role

Teacher of Computing

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe

Start Date: September 2025

Rickmansworth School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Computing Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and engage students in the world of computing, helping them to develop a deep understanding of computer science and technology while reaching their full potential. As a Computing Teacher at our school, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5. You will play a key role in the success of the department and the overall development of the school's computing curriculum. If you are committed to fostering a love for technology, innovation, and problem-solving, and creating an inspiring learning environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. The School’s admissions criteria gives preference to staff members’ children (as there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child).

About the Computing Department

Our Computing Department is dedicated to providing innovative, inspiring, and academically rigorous lessons, with a strong emphasis on exceptional teaching and learning. We place the needs of our students at the heart of our approach, ensuring lessons are fast-paced, challenging, and memorable.

We regularly review and adapt our curriculum at Key Stage 3 to ensure it aligns with the latest GCSE specifications, equipping students with valuable and transferable problem-solving skills. At Key Stage 3, we offer a wide range of topics, guiding students from block-based programming to Python. They also explore website development, app creation, computer architecture, and cyber security, alongside more traditional skills such as using spreadsheets and producing media projects.

Our GCSE and A Level results are consistently outstanding. In 2024, 72% of students achieved grades 9-5, with 52% securing grades 7 and above. At A Level, 60% of students achieved grades A* to B, while 90% reached grades A* to C.

Applications from ECT’s are welcome.

In return, we will offer you

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, highly sought-after 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. With around 1560 students, soon to grow to 1575, we provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Tuesday 13 May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2024 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher and possibly another member of SLT. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.