Teacher of Computer Science

Job Title: Teacher of Computer Science

Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered)

Provisional Start Date: 01 January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hans Price Academy as a Teacher of Computer Science, working within our Work Related Learning department. You will join a supportive and ambitious team, delivering engaging Computer Science lessons and helping our students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their future.

You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults.

About you

You will be:

• A qualified teacher.
• Able to deliver Computer Science across relevant key stages, consistently providing high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Committed to meeting the needs of all learners, including students from key identified groups such as Pupil Premium, looked after children, SEND and high attaining students.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Passionate about Computer Science and able to inspire students to develop their knowledge, skills and curiosity within the subject.
• Keen to contribute to the wider Work Related Learning department and support opportunities that enrich students' experiences beyond the classroom.
• Committed to developing your own expert practice and contributing positively to the development of the wider team.
• Able to demonstrate high standards of professional practice in line with the Teachers’ Standards.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Hans Price Academy

Hans Price Academy is a forward-thinking secondary school located in Weston-super-Mare. Hans Price students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our increasingly diverse community. They benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment housed in excellent, modern facilities.

At Hans Price we believe that at the heart of our students’ learning experience is the quality of what we deliver, and we continually strive to provide excellent opportunities in a broad range of subjects and extra-curricular settings. Fulfilment of individual potential is at the very heart of what we hope to achieve and development of students’ wider character alongside high academic expectations is something we feel very strongly about.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South-West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 16 October 2026 @ 11:59am
• Shortlisting Date: 16 October 2026
• Interviews: 20th/21st October 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker sponsorship: This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern. To help us assess whether sponsorship may be available, we encourage candidates who require sponsorship to provide their current salary information when completing the application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.   

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.