Teacher of Business and Computing in Preston

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale

Contract term: Permanent

Contract type: Full Time

Job Starts: September 2026

Number on roll: 600+

Is teaching your passion? Would you like to work at a school that supports your career, prioritises your wellbeing and ensures that you are part of our Moor Park family? If you want to feel that your work makes a difference and that you are proud to represent a community that is grateful for your work, then we are the school for you.

The staff at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form are a caring, supportive team who are passionate about the well-being of our learning community and are dedicated to ensuring the success of the students and the school. Teachers enjoy working at the school and feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors. Visitors to Moor Park consistently comment on the warm, sociable and friendly atmosphere within our school and the polite and enthusiastic nature of our students. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at Moor Park and are excited about the future ahead.

We are therefore looking to appoint an outstanding, dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Teacher of Business and Computing with excellent subject knowledge and a clear moral purpose. Candidates will need to demonstrate an understanding of curriculum design and cognitive science, a commitment to continuing professional development and to the school’s extra-curricular programme. You must have experience of teaching across both Key Stage 3 and 4. Aside from the curriculum teaching, you must demonstrate a strong track record of continual improvement, reflection and working as part of a successful team.

We can offer:

• a warm and welcoming school with friendly and enthusiastic students who enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment;
• a school that places your wellbeing at the centre of what we do;
• high expectations of ourselves and the students in relation to behaviour and academic and creative progress;
• a school valued and supported by Governors, Senior Leadership Team, parents and the community;
• a school and Senior Leadership Team that allows you to be inspirational, proactive and play an active part in our school improvement;
• tailored CPD with a strong commitment on developing individual career paths which supports and stimulates professional growth;
• a school that welcomes new ideas with energy and enthusiasm;
• a successful and forward-looking school with outstanding facilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an outstanding teacher, or a teacher with outstanding potential;
• has excellent subject knowledge and high expectations;
• is passionate about developing teaching and learning styles;
• is a team player committed to excellence for all students;
• can demonstrate passion for their subject and convey this in a classroom setting;
• has a keen desire to work collaboratively with all colleagues to make a greater impact on student progress.

We believe that Moor Park is a remarkable school and if you would like to see this for yourself, we would be delighted to arrange a visit for you prior to making an application. Please email Claire Walsh, Office Manager at vacancies@moorpark.mp to arrange this.

Application Process: Applications can be made via the ‘apply online’ tab. Please note: any other form of application will not be considered. Please do not send CVs or other supporting documentation as these will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12 February – 9am

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisting candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.