Teacher of Computer Science in Coventry

Teacher of Computer Science - King Henry VIII School

The role could be for Head of Department for the appropriate candidate

Required from January 2027 - July 2027

Fixed term contract - full time

Applications are invited for a teacher of Computer Science, to join a department renowned for its excellent examination outcomes. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, inspiring pupils and colleagues through their enthusiasm for computer science and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. Your dynamic and creative approach will help encourage and champion today's young Computer Scientists across Years 7 to Upper VI in this, one of the Midlands' leading, co-educational independent schools.

King Henry VIII School (as part of the Coventry School Foundation) provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for girls and boys across the whole West Midlands region. Located within a stone's throw of Coventry railway station, King Henry's has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

We follow the OCR GCSE and A Level specifications. Our GCSE and A Level results are outstanding, as you would expect from an academically selective school with high aspirations for all pupils. At King Henry's however, we believe there is so much more to education than simply exam results. The department believes strongly in enrichment and extension and in all our teaching we aim to build critical thinking, confidence, independence and a love of Computer Science.

Teamwork plays an important role within the Department: the staff love to enhance the experience of the students by sharing good practice, resources and ideas. We are looking for a well-qualified graduate to join this exceptional department who shares our vision, is passionate about Computer Science and who will bring their own individuality to this warm and supportive team.

In addition, any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our school community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. The enthusiasm to lead co-curricular activities and to further enhance the student experience beyond the classroom is an important quality of all who work at King Henry's.

We offer:

• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff
• A commitment to staff CPD and developing people professionally through mentoring and coaching, using both internal and external expertise
• A diverse benefits package including:
  • Free onsite parking
  • Free Sport Centre membership
  • Free lunches

What you can offer us:

• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Computer Science
• The ability to teach Computer Science to highly able pupils across KS3, GCSE and A Level
• A talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best
• Kindness and open-mindedness
• Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning
• Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school
• The ability to build positive and constructive relationships with pupils, both as a teacher and form tutor, taking a proactive approach to the wellbeing and mental health of young people
• Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change
• Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the school community