Teacher of Computer Science

OverviewEmployer: London Borough Of Waltham ForestSalary: Main Professional Scale/ Upper pay scale (dependent on experience)Location: Norlington School and 6th Form, Norlington Road, Leyton, LondonContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full Time/Term TimeHours: 32.5 hours per weekDBS Check: EnhancedClosing Date: 30/09/2025 at 09:00Reference: SCH/25/322384

Teacher of Computer Science

Pay Scale: Main Professional Scale/ Upper pay scale (dependent on experience). ECTs welcome! London Weighting: Outer. Start: January 2026.

Norlington School and 6th Form is a small 11-16 boys'' school with a mixed 6th Form. Over the past 10 years the school has transformed into one of the highest performing schools in the country and has been recognised by the Minister for State Schools on three occasions for student achievement. Over the past 4 years the school has grown to 162 students per cohort and remains oversubscribed. Norlington was judged a ''good school'' by Ofsted in November 2023.

Throughout the school, including the sixth form, pupils are welcoming and respectful. Across the school, pupils achieve highly. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school, rising to the high expectations set by staff. Staff are well supported with their wellbeing and workload and are proud to be part of the school community. The school community describes belonging to the ''Norlington family''.

The Computer Science department is looking to recruit a suitably ambitious teacher of CS/IT, who can teach across KS3, KS4 and possibly KS5 to join our outstanding department. Our Computer Science Department is high performing, friendly and supportive. Within the department, there is a collaborative approach to teaching and learning, where expertise and good practice are shared to ensure high quality teaching and learning.

For January 2026:

An innovative teacher able to teach KS3- KS5, both Computer Science and Information Technology.

High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour

Enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation

The learner at the centre of their vision

The ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower our students to achieve

Excellent knowledge of the Computer Science National curriculum at KS3, KS4 and KS5

Posts will be subject to a Prohibition check for all roles involved with the management of pupils. Norlington School and 6th Form is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

A recruitment pack and application form is available on the TES jobs website, and the school''s website: www.norlington.net. Please email completed application forms to anikulin@norlington.school.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025 (9 am). Interviews: same week.

Equal OpportunitiesWaltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and integral to service delivery and employment. The Council is committed to equality of opportunity in the workplace and uses its statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality, and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation. The Council operates an anonymous shortlisting process to reduce bias and a scheme giving priority to internal candidates for jobs graded up to and including SO2, including those who self-identify as having a disability under the Disability Confident scheme.

For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.

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