Teacher of Computer Science

Woolmer Hill School; Hertford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard Hale School in Hertford is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Computer Science to join its popular CS department. The role covers KS3 and GCSE study, with opportunities to inspire students who pursue Computing at university level.

The department has a track record of success and hosts engaging extra-curricular activities. The ideal candidate will have solid CS teaching experience and a passion for student outcomes; Mathematics teaching alongside CS is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Computer Science teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Experience delivering KS3/GCSE/GCSE Computer Science beneficial
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science to KS3 and GCSE students.
• Support department initiatives to raise outcomes in CS.
• Contribute to planning, assessment, and curriculum development.

Skills

Computer Science

Mathematics (desirable)

Job description

Teacher of Computer Science at Richard Hale School

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/RHS/38751

Location: Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £35,601.00 - £54,326.00 Annually (FTE)

MPS/UPS:

Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 2nd Nov, 2026

Start Date: April 2027 OR September 2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

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).

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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.