Teacher of Computing

Sutton High School is seeking an engaging and passionate teacher to deliver Computer Science to highly motivated girls in our senior school.

The successful candidate should have the capability to teach GCSE and A level Computer Science, creating challenging and thought-provoking lessons, with an emphasis on creativity and collaboration. The department is rapidly growing and leads on an exciting Space Technology Programme across the GDST network, as well as taking part in a range of computing and robotics competitions and projects. Computer Science is thriving here and this is an exciting time to join a growing team and to encourage more young women into this key area.

It will be essential that you are able to use Python to a high level, and/or another high-level language, and knowledge of robotics is desirable.

The ability to offer a second subject for KS3, such as Maths or DT, would be an advantage. Please ensure that you state any additional subjects in your application.

This role would be ideally suited to an ECT, who is looking to join a supportive department and faculty, with superb ECT provision for professional development. Experienced teachers are also most welcome to apply, as are those who are unqualified but keen to share their passion for computing, coding and programming.

We are ideally seeking a part-time teacher but will consider a full-time role if a second subject can be offered.

About Sutton High School

Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our GCSE results placing us 63rd in national rankings in 2022. 

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

Why Sutton High School?

The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 35 week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 20th February (Midday) 2023.

Interviews will take place the same week. 

Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.