Teacher of Computing

1 month ago


Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Rickmansworth School Full time

Teacher of Computing

Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe

Full-Time, Permanent

Required for September 2024

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding school (September We are an 11-18 heavily oversubscribed co-educational partially (35%) selective academy with around 1540 students on roll, increasing to around 1575 students over the next year. Academic results are strong at KS4 and KS5 with the vast majority of students securing their first choice university destinations.

The School is in a very strong, stable financial position with over £6M recently spent on school expansion including a new Sixth-form centre, performing arts theatres and an Innovation & Design Centre. The School is also supported extremely well by a fantastic PTA and Foundation. Our outstanding staff well-being programme includes access to our fitness suite and swimming pool, flu vaccinations, complimentary eye tests and a fortnightly wellbeing afternoon. Our students enjoy learning and are an absolute pleasure to teach. We believe every child deserves the best and we aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

The School's admissions criteria gives preference to staff members' children (as there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child).

About the Computing Department:

The appointed candidate will have the opportunity to join a friendly, welcoming, and well-organised department within our thriving school. We are seeking a creative, passionate, and highly qualified teacher who is motivated and committed to self-improvement, both personally and as part of a team. The successful candidate will also be actively involved in the extracurricular life of the school, as our computing department runs a wide range of activities and participates in local and national competitions.

At our school, we place a strong emphasis on enhancing students' understanding of computing at both GCSE and A-Level. To achieve this, we have meticulously designed our curriculum to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their exams. Our curriculum encompasses a comprehensive coverage of the OCR exam board's content requirements, including the study of multiple programming paradigms. We also prioritise the development of disciplinary tools and methods, enabling students to handle complex content in a sophisticated manner. Additionally, we provide guidance and support to help students effectively apply their knowledge to address examination questions. Our ultimate goal is to empower students to succeed in their computing studies and prepare them for future opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

The successful candidate will:

Be an outstanding teacher of computing discipline up to A LevelHave excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of computing Provide dynamic and inspiring lessonsEnsure students are at the centre of planning and teachingFocus on teaching and learningProvide learning with a focus on developmentProvide students with a full curriculum Engage and empower students with the skills to thrive as independent learnersContribute to department planning for learning at all key stages; this includes writing schemes of work or long-term plans and creating and sharing resourcesWe can offer you:Excellent CPD opportunitiesA school recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted where students' behaviour is exemplaryA professional working environment where teamwork is highly valuedA partially-selective school with a focus on academic achievement (Progress 8 in 2023 is Admission criteria where preference is given to staffs' childrenA school which invests heavily in the future A hugely talented and cohesive support staffAn outstanding wellbeing programme Applications from ECTs are welcome. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details can be obtained from the website , by calling the School on or by email to

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2023 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on the application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Wednesday 29 May 2024

Interviews: W/C ASAP

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.


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