Teacher of Computer Studies

Teacher of Computer Science

TPS

Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: 01 September 2025

We wish to appoint an inspiring, creative and knowledgeable Teacher of Computer Science to join our highly successful department. Computer Science is part of our core curriculum offer at Key Stage 3 and is also a popular subject at GCSE and A-Level. We are looking for a teacher who wishes to develop in an outstanding school, and who can inspire and challenge students to achieve the highest levels. This post is suited towards an experienced teacher or an ECT.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with relevant experience of teaching Computer Science.
• Has good knowledge and understanding of the Computer Science curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4 and has experience or an interest in teaching Computer Science at Key Stage 5.
• Is a flexible and perceptive classroom practitioner who can engage students across the age and ability range and enable all to learn, enjoy and make progress.
• Is a team player with a can-do approach, who is prepared to take a lead in improving aspects of the department’s provision.
• Is commitment to personal, professional development and becoming the best that you can be, has good interpersonal skills.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Blue Coat School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a Teacher Training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

For further details please visit: https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:    09:00 on Monday 03 February 2025

Interviews:                                       TBC

Start Date:                                        01 September 2025

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.