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We are currently recruiting for:
Teacher of Computer Science
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The Bishop’s Stortford High School
Beaumont Avenue
Bishop’s Stortford
CM23 4SH
Computer Science Teacher
Required ASAP Full time
Short term contract – minimum of 3 months
MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
‘Pupils achieve highly at this stunning school’ – Ofsted, May 2023
If you are a dedicated, driven teacher of Computer Science who has a real passion for the subject and a drive to instil this in your learners/students then The Bishop’s Stortford High School has an exciting opportunity for you.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and engaging Teacher of Computer Science with excellent subject knowledge. The successful candidate will join the school’s highly ambitious, vibrant and high performing department working and collaborating with a dedicated and talented team of practitioners to instill a love of Computer Science in all students.
What we are looking for:
- An excellent classroom practitioner
- A well-organised, proactive individual with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An individual who works well with staff and students alike
- Strong classroom management skills
- Knowledge of teaching at both KS3&KS4
- Knowledge of teaching KS5 desirable but not essential
- An enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference to the lives of young people
- An individual looking to join our TBSHS community that works to develop young people into successful citizens.
- An individual ready to work with young people both in lessons and as a tutor.
What we can offer you:
Professionally:
- A brand new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built school creating a fantastic new learning environment
- A department made up of 4 modern, spacious classrooms equipped with the latest touchscreen technology
- Mentoring and high-level training – we are dedicated to providing ECTs with an all-round experience whilst completing their induction.
- NPQ successes and mentors to encourage teachers to reach their full potential
- Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities.
- Staff training days to support staff CPD
- A highly visible Senior Leadership Team
- A Black & Gold team spirit amongst staff and students
- Other school facilities include a 600-seat Main school hall, a 6-court indoor sports hall, a Strength & conditioning gym and a large All-Weather Pitch suitable for both football and rugby.
Personally:
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension benefits
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – Smart Clinic
- Free school lunch every day
- Well serviced staff room providing a comfortable environment with free tea and coffee
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Free on-site secure parking for every employee
- 20 Electric Vehicle charging points on site (paid for by the individual)
- Annual Flu jabs (free)
- Free before and after school access to Strength & Conditioning suite
- Opportunities to get involved with school events and trips: Black, Gold & Green week, running club etc
- Free school tickets to all our regular high-quality concerts, musicals, shows, recitals and other entertainment held at school.
- Staff association organise social activities including staff football, Christmas meal etc
The Bishop’s Stortford High School is a popular, oversubscribed 6FE school of 1280 students, providing a single-sex education for boys in Years 7 to 11 with a thriving mixed sixth form of close to 400 students, including 137 female students. This is a very exciting time to be joining our Outstanding school, as we relocated to a brand-new state-of-the-art school, in September 2024, on a large site less than a mile from our previous location. We have a fantastic new learning environment, supported by cutting edge technology, and huge opportunities for the future.
A large number of our students really enjoy learning Computer Science. We have a strong history of success at both GCSE and A Level. Each year, around 90% of students gain grade 4+ and 40% gain grade 7+ at GCSE, which is consistent with the typically high performance of students across the subject range. “Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around the school.” which means the school has a calm atmosphere and students are ready to learn. “Pupils are polite, well-mannered and kind.” and “are ambassadors for the school, demonstrating excellent behaviours in all that they do.” (Ofsted 2023)
An application form and further details are available from the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs C Hughes, at vacancy@tbshs.org or can be downloaded from the website: www.tbshs.org
Applications by CV will not be accepted.
(We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply)
TBSHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of all our children and expects staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure Barring Service check is required for all successful applicants.
Applications by: Midday, Thursday 9 October 2025
Interviews: w/c Monday 13 October 2025
