Teacher of Computing in Basingstoke

Due to rapidly increasing student numbers, we are seeking an innovative, highly effective and inspirational full-time Teacher of Computing. There is a possibility of a role as Assistant Head of Faculty within the department, for the right candidate. We will consider April 2026, or September 2026 start dates for suitable candidates.

Brighton Hill Community School has been rated as Good with Outstanding in three of the four Ofsted categories. We are a rapidly growing coeducational 11–16 Community School with over 1250 students. The successful candidate will teach across KS3 and KS4 as a member of the Computing and Technology Faculty. You will be able to demonstrate a range of abilities and aspirations to make a significant and positive contribution to the vision of the school and faculty.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent and ambitious classroom practitioner
• Committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students
• Able to create a stimulating learning environment to promote exceptional progress
• Passionate about computing, digital literacy, and your own professional development
• Reflective and willing to progress and take on ideas and current educational practice
• Able to make a significant contribution to the development of Computing and work with an aspirational and innovative team of colleagues

Exceptional support from the Faculty and the Senior Leadership Team:

• “The drive to continually improve the school is relentless. Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable.’” (Ofsted April ‘22)
• “Staff praise the work of leaders and say they are proud of the school. Staff explained that the effective professional development they receive results in continuing improvements to pupils’ learning and pastoral care.” (Ofsted ‘22)
• “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here.’” (Ofsted ‘22)

The quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

Additional benefits:

• Support to be innovative and develop your professional skills, with our bespoke and expansive CPD programme
• Benefit from our alliance with the Teaching School and collaborate with colleagues
• Opportunities to contribute towards the planning and delivery of Computing, including Computer Science and ICT
• Work within an established team who are highly resourced and have a strong sense of collaboration and support for each other
• Benefit from our accomplished delivery of the ECF programme as a local delivery provider
• Opportunities to contribute to an extensive extra-curricular programme for students, including coding clubs, robotics, and digital creativity initiatives

If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher with the desire to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you.

Please note CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and other employment checks.

Safeguarding Statement: BHCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with Government safer recruitment guidelines.