Teacher of IT and Computer Science

St John Fisher Catholic Academy; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking and canteen

Job summary

St John Fisher Catholic Academy in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated teacher of IT and Computer Science to join a high-achieving team. You will teach across KS3/KS4 and have the ability to teach A Level, supporting an enthusiastic student body.

The appointment is permanent and full-time, with a salary range indicated as MPS/UPS. The department already offers GCSE Creative iMedia and Computer Science alongside A Level Computing.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of IT and Computer Science.
• Able to teach across KS3 and KS4, with A Level capability.
• Applications from ECTs or experienced teachers welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT and Computer Science across KS3/KS4 and A Level.
• Deliver imaginative, engaging lessons to a motivated cohort.
• Support departmental and school-wide aims with professional collaboration.

Skills

IT Teaching

CS Teaching

KS3/KS4

A Level Teaching

Job description

• Required as soon as possible
• Permanent, Full Time
• Salary MPS/UPS

The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of IT and Computer Science. You will join our successful, supportive and dedicated team of staff and be required to teach across the full age and ability range. Currently the department offers: GCSE Creative iMedia and Computer Science, OCR AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development and A Level Computer Science.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be proactive, committed to high standards and expected to teach IT at key stages 3 and 4, with the ability to teach at A level too. Applications from ECTs or more experienced teachers are welcomed.

This appointment provides the opportunity to teach well-motivated, hard-working students. You will join a forward-thinking and high-achieving department and be committed to delivering genuinely imaginative, engaging and varied lessons.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.
• Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools.

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at [e-mail] to arrange this.

• Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026 12 noon
• Interview date: Interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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