Teacher of Computing

Summary

St Catherine's School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, highly skilled Teacher of Computing to join our forward-looking and ambitious department from September 2026.

Detail

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspiring teacher to contribute to the School’s wider digital and innovation agenda and to shape the experience of Computing education for pupils across Years 7–13.

The Department

Computing at St Catherine’s is a dynamic and evolving subject with a vital role in developing pupils’ digital fluency, creativity, confidence and critical thinking. In the Lower School and early Senior School years, pupils are introduced to core concepts across Digital Literacy, IT and Computer Science. As pupils progress through Years 7–9, the curriculum becomes increasingly application‑led, encouraging innovation, problem‑solving and creative thinking.

At GCSE and A Level, the School offers OCR Computer Science, both of which are popular and successful, with growing uptake year on year. Diversity and inclusion are actively promoted within the department through curriculum design, resources and enrichment opportunities.

The Role

The successful candidate will teach Computing across a range of age groups, including GCSE and A Level, and will work closely with senior colleagues to support the ongoing development of the School’s digital strategy and innovation provision.

The post holder will also contribute to enrichment and co‑curricular opportunities, helping pupils explore computing beyond the classroom and engage with emerging technologies and creative applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear and inspiring lessons for Computing across Years 7–13.
• Promote reflective practice and engagement with current educational research and innovative pedagogy.
• Champion enrichment and cross‑disciplinary opportunities, building external links where appropriate.
• Track and support pupil progress, intervening where necessary to support both high achievement and wellbeing.
• Create a classroom culture where pupils feel confident, challenged, and encouraged to take intellectual risks.
• Contribute to the co‑curricular programme through clubs, competitions, trips, or enrichment activities.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Person Specification

Essential

• A strong degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Significant experience teaching Computing to A Level, with a track record of excellent outcomes
• Proficiency in Python, sufficient to meet the demands of GCSE and A Level courses
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Alignment with the ethos and values of St Catherine’s
• Professional resilience, good humour and the ability to manage pressure effectively

Desirable

• Experience in an independent or other high‑performing school environment
• Experience of, or interest in, areas such as CAD and digital design, robotics, web or game design, and esports
• Enthusiasm for innovation, enrichment and partnerships in computing‑related fields

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• A generous pension scheme
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme
• Use of selected school facilities
• A beautiful working environment within a supportive and collegiate staff body

Application Process

Applications should be completed via My New Term using the link on the School’s website by 10.00am on Friday 30 April and should include:

• The completed My New Term application form
• A curriculum vitae (optional)

Applications will be considered on receipt, and early application is encouraged.

St Catherine’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and barred list check. The School is an equal opportunities employer.

Documents

• Teaching of Computing JD PDF Document