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Teacher of Computer Science

Employer: Upton-by-Chester High School
Salary: Main or Upper Pay Scale as applicable
Location: Upton-by-Chester High School
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 22/09/2025 at 12:00
Reference: SEC/25/321238

Upton-by-Chester High School

St. James Avenue, Chester, CH2 1NN

Teacher of Computer Science

To start as soon as possible

Main or Upper Pay Scale as applicable

(Recruitment and Retention allowance would be available for a suitable candidate)

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, and enthusiastic teacher of Computer Science who will be able to support the Head of Department in delivering outstanding outcomes for our learners. The successful candidate will be joining a well-developed and effective department in a very successful school.

Successful candidates will have:

  • Qualified teacher status
  • The ability to deliver excellent lessons at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
  • Be able to teach computer science to A Level
  • The ability to motivate learners to achieve excellent results
  • The capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team an
  • A passion for the subject and the ability to share this passion with the learners in our school.
  • A commitment to their own professional development

This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced teachers to join a thriving and highly motivated school. 

The school is a forward-looking school and we are committed to supporting staff and learners to achieve at the highest level.  The professional development of our staff is a high priority.  The school also offers a calm learning environment where learners work hard, achieve a great deal, and enjoy excellent working relationships.

Download an application pack from our website www.uptonhigh.co.uk electronic applications should be returned to lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk

CVs alone will not be accepted

CLOSING DATE: 22nd September 2025

Please be advised there may be occasions, due to tight deadlines when we have to close a vacancy once we have sufficient applications.  Please submit your application early.

 All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances and suitable references, the successful applicant will be required to apply for clearance from DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service.  Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy you should complete the application form, giving the names and addresses of two referees, and submit a concise letter of application. This should be typed or word-processed and should include the following information:

  1. A brief outline of what you have achieved in your present post
  2. A statement about why you want this job.
  3. An indication of the strengths and expertise you could offer the school.

All points should address the detail in the person specification and other points made within the information sent to candidates.

Candidates are kindly requested not to submit a CV instead of the application form. Additional sheets may be attached to the back of the application form if there is insufficient space.

Completed applications should be returned to Mr L Cummins (Headteacher), to arrive no later than Midday 22nd September 2025.

Please ensure that you put the correct postage on the envelope as this could result in your application not being considered due to late arrival. Please note that we will only consider applications submitted on the Cheshire West and Chester application form.

Interviews are planned to take place during the following week. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of this date, regretfully you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, in which case the Governors would like to thank you for your time and your interest in the school.

Please note that we are happy to arrange risk-assessed informal visits for prospective candidates before short-listing has taken place, also if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post in advance of your application, or if you require any further details, please contact Mrs S Lloyd, HR Manager.

Tel: 01244 259890

E-mail: LloydS@uptonhigh.co.uk

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