Teacher of Computer Science and/or Information Technology (IT)

Wilmslow High School; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Wilmslow is seeking a full-time Teacher of Computer Science and/or IT. The ideal candidate will teach across various Key Stages and demonstrate a passion for education. Responsibilities include collaborating with colleagues for curriculum delivery and supporting student achievement. This role is ideal for educators committed to continuous professional development and safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Real passion for making a difference for young people.
• Ability to improve student performance with resolve and tenacity.
• Willingness to embrace and promote humanities and social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science and IT across Key Stages.
• Collaborate with design teams to deliver a well-structured curriculum.
• Support cross-curricular opportunities.

Skills

High degree of subject competency

Passion for education

Collaborative teamwork

Commitment to continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Computer Science and/or Information Technology (IT)

Salary: £32,916 to £51,047; Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Range

Job Start Date: 1 January 2026

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover (TBC - 12 Months?)

Suitable for ECTs (NQTs): Yes

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

Interview Date: TBC w/c Monday 13 October 2025

Wilmslow High School

Role and responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science and/or IT across Key Stage 3, and Computer Science at Key Stage 4 and 5. Pure IT teaching will also be considered depending on timetable flexibility.
• Work within the Design & Technology with Computing Team to deliver a well‑structured curriculum with comprehensive resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create the best learning opportunities and support student aspiration and achievement.
• Demonstrate high subject competency, strong personal organisation and a genuine passion for education.
• Display commitment to professional excellence and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support cross‑curricular opportunities and promote the importance of humanities and social sciences across all key stages.
• Contribute to a professional, supportive team that prioritises student learning and wellbeing.

Person specification

• High degree of subject competency and personal organisation.
• Real passion for education and a deep‑felt desire to make a difference for young people.
• Resolve and tenacity to improve student performance.
• Rigorous professionalism and a commitment to excellence.
• Willingness to embrace and promote humanities and social sciences across all key stages.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team that supports all students with empathy and understanding.

About this role / Selection process

• If invited for interview, you will be asked to complete a self‑declaration form answering questions related to any criminal record or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children.
• You may be subject to an online search to identify publicly available information we may wish to explore at interview.
• If successful, you will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Pre‑employment checks will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS and a Declaration that neither you nor anyone in your household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
• Current or previous employers may be contacted and information requested will include disciplinary offences relating to children (including those with penalties that are time expired) and whether there have been any child protection concerns.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to respect this commitment. A consideration of the person’s suitability to work alongside children is part of the selection process.