Teacher of Computer Science and ICT

John Masefield High School; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ledbury is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Computer Science and ICT to join a vibrant department. Responsibilities include delivering curriculum-aligned lessons and collaborating to maximize student engagement. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive culture focused on professional development and career progression, with a commitment to innovative teaching practices.

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in computer science and ICT.
• Experience in teaching at key stages four and five.
• Ability to adopt innovative teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging computer science and ICT lessons.
• Collaborate with vocational faculty to enhance student progress.

Skills

Teaching computer science

Lesson planning

Curriculum development

Collaborative teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Teacher of Computer Science and ICT

Ledbury, Herefordshire

Permanent • Full time/Part time

John Masefield High School

Overview

Required from September 2026 or sooner, M1-M6, depending on skills and experience. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of computer science and ICT to join an innovative, vibrant and supportive department where teachers are committed to developing learning strategies which challenge and interest all of our students.

About the department

The successful candidate will join a thriving vocational faculty in a school where there is strong uptake of both computer science and ICT courses at key stage four and five. Computing is a popular subject, with well attended clubs, including a sponsored robotics club that has entered two teams into national competitions. Our Sixth Form students play an active role in these extracurricular activities and have an excellent track record of moving onto Russell Group universities and competitive degree apprenticeships. Our vocational faculty comprises three teachers, and is based in a dedicated block with three full-size computer suites and one smaller computer suite for Sixth Form teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver computer science and ICT lessons in line with relevant curriculum requirements.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning and collaborate with the wider vocational faculty to maximise student progress.

We offer

• Commitment to developing staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development.
• A school with a track record of staff progression to middle and senior leadership positions.
• A strong, supportive school culture with good OFSTED findings (November 2022) and a rich, engaging curriculum.

We welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to have a tour of the school, please email Joanne Males, Vocational Faculty Leader.