Computer Science Teacher

We are seeking a secondary school teacher, specialising in computer science to join our team at Teddington School, part of Bourne Education Trust. Our teachers are responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a school teacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.

Teddington School is a large, inclusive secondary school located in the leafy borough of Richmond Upon Thames, on the outskirts of London. We are proud of our core values of Inclusion, Opportunity, and Excellence, which guide everything we do. In recent years, we have become the school of choice for our local community, known for providing a highly professional, friendly environment where students and staff can thrive. Our 'Teddington Pillars' underpin our commitment to an excellent, well-rounded education for all students. We firmly believe that every child is entitled to an education that combines academic rigour, breadth of curriculum, and abundant opportunities - enabling them to leave us as healthy, future-ready learners, fully prepared for their future.

Details

• Position: Teacher – Computer Science Specialist
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Start Date: September 2025

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice.

Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development and IT skills.
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders.
• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area.

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. The closing date for this vacancy is the 24th March 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.