Computer Science Teacher

The Job:

Pleckgate High School seek to appoint a Computer Science Teacher from January 2026. This is a special opportunity for a well-qualified teacher of computer science who is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning to join Pleckgate High School as part of our successful computer science department.

Applicants should have a good degree with computer science content and be able to teach GCSE computer science confidently to pupils aspiring to achieve excellent grades. We would also welcome candidates who are interested in leading extra-curricular activities in STEM, coding, and enterprise.

We welcome applications from graduates, ECTs and experienced teachers. If a graduate or ECT were appointed to the post, a high level of structured support and guidance (meeting statutory requirements) would be provided to ensure progression towards the successful completion of their training or induction period. We pride ourselves on the level of support and care given to teachers in the early stages of their careers.

The Computer Science Department is a small but highly effective team of staff and currently consists of a team of 3 well qualified teachers who regularly share teaching ideas and resources. The department’s priorities are focussed on high quality teaching and learning, an excellent understanding of computer science pedagogy and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils. We encourage our staff to constantly review and improve our practice through well-structured professional development.

What does this job do?

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils as a teacher/form tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment.
• To share and support the Academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

What are the job requirements?

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Qualified to at least Degree Level
• Experience of teaching preferred subject throughout the Key Stages
• Ability to deliver consistently high-quality lessons to pupils of all ages and abilities.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the new National Curriculum in the subject.

About Pleckgate High School:

We are a large secondary school, part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), situated on the northern outskirts of Blackburn. Our school community is made up of 1350 students and 180 staff with excellent facilities to benefit both the school and local community. Pleckgate High School is a thriving multicultural community that places the best interests of young people at the heart of everything we do.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for ourselves and our pupils. We are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning and we want all our pupils to be safe, happy and successful. In our Ofsted report in June 2024, our school was described as offering a “harmonious and supportive environment. Pupils learn the importance of being kind and respectful towards others”. Every pupil at Pleckgate is encouraged to have ambitious goals and to work hard. A copy of our full report is available from the school website.

We are proud of our achievements – our ambitious curriculum, our examination success, opportunities for pupils' personal development, our charity work and our community involvement. We are significantly oversubscribed and pupils achieve positive outcomes at Pleckgate.

We are significantly oversubscribed and pupils achieve positive outcomes at Pleckgate. We are proud of how staff support pupils in achieving success both academically and through sport.

As a staff member of Pleckgate High School, you will be able to take advantage of the staff benefits, available through the EPT, which includes access to both the Simply Health and Discount for Teachers schemes. We also have an Associate member of our Senior Leadership Team whose role is to work with our staff on staff wellbeing, working to ensure you have a balanced home and work life-style.

If you have any questions about our school, or the role itself, please don't hesitate to get in touch and please visit our school website http://www.pleckgate.com to get a flavour of what we have to offer.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 

Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com

We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application. Please contact Claire Hopkinson - chopkinson@pleckgate-ept.com

Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.