Teacher of Computer Science

Richard Hale School; Hertford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Hale School in Hertford invites applications for an enthusiastic and inspirational Computer Science teacher to join our thriving department. You will teach Computing to KS3 students and contribute to GCSE provision, helping maintain our high standards of achievement.

Experience or ability to teach Mathematics alongside Computer Science would be highly desirable, as we seek to broaden our STEM offering and support students across key stages.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join the Computer Science Department. Computer Science is a very popular and successful subject within the school. Students are taught computing at KS3 and can opt to study it at GCSE. The subject has grown significantly in popularity in the last few years with large numbers of students studying the subject at GCSE and A level. We have had increasing numbers moving on to study Computing at University which has included places at Cambridge and Russell Group Universities. The department have had success in improving the outcomes for students. The department offer a wide number of extra curricular provision both internally for younger students and have experienced significant success in national competitions winning the Raspberry Pi national competitions at Google Headquarters and also the Samsung Competition for our recent Year 13 students. We are looking to expand provision in the school to add to the other specialist teachers who already teach computing in the school.

The ability to teach Mathematics alongside Computer Science would be highly desirable.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service).