Temporary Part-Time Teacher of Information Technology (0.6)

St Maryshigh; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

St Marys Catholic High School in England invites applications for a Temporary Part-Time Teacher of Information Technology (0.6). The appointment runs from 2 November to 18 December 2026.

The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for IT, deliver Key Stage 3 lessons with high quality teaching, and contribute to maintaining outstanding examination results. The school supports professional development and a collaborative learning culture.

Qualifications

• A passionate advocate for your subject.
• Dynamic and innovative; providing high-quality teaching and learning; enhancing further the excellent exam results of this subject.
• An exceptional classroom practitioner, delivering lessons that motivate and inspire our students to achieve.
• Able to contribute effectively to the delivery of Key Stage 3 Information Technology.
• A programme of weekly induction sessions provides the opportunity to meet key members of staff and be introduced to school policies and procedures.
• Bespoke ongoing professional development is a priority, and all staff are able to access high quality, carefully tailored training and development opportunities, including the observation of teaching and the sharing of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning in Key Stage 3 Information Technology.
• Deliver lessons that motivate and inspire students to achieve.
• Contribute to the delivery of Key Stage 3 Information Technology.
• Participate in weekly induction sessions and ongoing professional development.

Job description

Temporary Part-Time Teacher of Information Technology (0.6)

Required from 2 November to 18 December 2026.

St Mary's Catholic High School is an over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Academy with excellent student behaviour and outcomes. Our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 2024) found the school to be Outstanding in all categories and more recently the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2026 names St Mary's as the Comprehensive School of the Year East Midlands. All students are encouraged to achieve, and success is celebrated at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the top performing schools for attainment and attendance in the country. Academic results are excellent, with the school consistently achieving above average Progress scores as well as impressive Attainment 8, Ebacc average point scores and outstanding A Level results.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and experienced Teacher of Information Technology (Key Stage 3), with excellent subject knowledge and qualifications, together with a passion for supporting all students to develop their full potential.

The successful candidate will be:

• A passionate advocate for your subject.
• Dynamic and innovative; providing high-quality teaching and learning; enhancing further the excellent exam results of this subject.
• An exceptional classroom practitioner, delivering lessons that motivate and inspire our students to achieve.
• Able to contribute effectively to the delivery of Key Stage 3 Information Technology.

• A programme of weekly induction sessions provides the opportunity to meet key members of staff and be introduced to school policies and procedures.
• Bespoke ongoing professional development is a priority, and all staff are able to access high quality, carefully tailored training and development opportunities, including the observation of teaching and the sharing of practice.

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Head of IT and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Closing date for applications: 10.00 am on Wednesday 14 October 2026

Interviews to be held w/c 19 October 2026

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.