Teacher of Computer Science

The Bishop Of Winchester Academy; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local academy is seeking a passionate Teacher of Computer Science in Bournemouth. The role involves delivering engaging lessons and mentoring students to excel. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status and a commitment to fostering student potential. The academy offers a supportive environment with generous benefits including career development opportunities and a focus on staff welfare.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Early Friday finish

Supportive marking policy

Bespoke CPD programme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about students' potential and committed to their well-being.
• Effective lesson planning and engaging teaching methods.
• Ability to foster high expectations among students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality and engaging lessons.
• Encourage students to have high expectations.
• Mentor and support students effectively.

Skills

Passion for Computer Science

Ability to teach GCSE Level 2 and 3

Positive role model

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Computer Science at The Bishop of Winchester Academy

11 Days Remaining

Job Reference #: EDV/2025/BWA/80331

Location: Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: Mainscale / UPS

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 2nd Oct 2025

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Are you looking to develop your career in a thriving, friendly and supportive standalone academy where staff welfare is a priority? Are you passionate about your students and committed to unlocking their potential in an academy that has high expectations of everyone?

We are seeking a passionate Computer Science specialist to join our thriving school and deliver an engaging curriculum that makes a difference to the life choices of our students.

This will be an exciting opportunity to assist the department in achieving exceptional outcomes from all year groups. Whatever your career stage you will be supported to develop further technological knowledge and to enhance your teaching tool kit so that our students are able to excel in computer science. We welcome applications from all teachers including ECTs.

We would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to answer any questions you may have.

As Teacher of Computer Science, you will:

• Plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons that will challenge students and inspire progression
• Encourage students to have high expectations of themselves and their behaviour
• Be able to teach GCSE Level 2 and 3
• Be a positive role model and supportive mentor to students

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils "live life to the full." (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbished facilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.

The post offers ample opportunities for an ambitious teacher to develop their skills, in addition to:

• Generous employer pension contribution at 28.6% basic salary from April 2024
• Early Friday finish at 1:00pm
• Supportive and practical marking policy
• Career Development with a bespoke CPD programme with a generous allowance of inset days
• Excellent newly refurbished teaching facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
• A robust behaviour system allowing teaching staff to deliver high quality learning opportunities to students
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your work life balance

The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Please be aware that due to the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' legislation we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.