Teacher of Computer Science

Overview

'Achievement for All' is the ethos that underpins everything we do across the WMAT, and the Computer Science Department plays a vital role in equipping students with the digital literacy, computational thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in an increasingly technological world. Computer Science at Wembley High Technology College is a highly valued and forward-looking subject, central to our commitment to preparing students for future study and employment.

The Computer Science Department is led by enthusiastic, highly skilled and committed teachers, working with motivated, ambitious and capable students. All students study Computer Science in Key Stage 3, ensuring a strong foundation in computational thinking, programming and online safety. At Key Stage 4, students follow GCSE Computer Science and the Digital Information Technology BTEC Tech Award, providing both academic and vocational pathways that meet the needs and aspirations of all learners.

The department has a clear focus on high-quality teaching, collaborative planning and the use of industry-relevant software and resources. Lessons are designed to be engaging, challenging and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications of computing and digital technologies. Students are encouraged to develop resilience, creativity and independence as learners.

Computer Science is further enriched through a growing co-curricular offer, supporting students to deepen their interest and extend their skills beyond the classroom. The subject also plays a key role in the school's wider commitment to online safety and digital responsibility, with key concepts revisited through a spiral curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and reflective Teacher of Computer Science to join a department that is well-resourced, highly collaborative and committed to continuous improvement, in a school where technology, innovation and opportunity are central to the student experience.

Through the Training School Hub, leaders at all levels of the Trust benefit from exceptional professional development, including fully-funded, DfE-accredited NPQ programmes. These gold-standard qualifications empower our leaders to grow, drive change and make a meaningful impact within their departments and across the Trust. If you are excited by the prospect of shaping the next generation of digital thinkers and innovators, and you enjoy working within a culture of high aspiration and shared best practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers, ECTs and those wishing to train to teach. All teachers at Wembley High receive a comprehensive, structured training programme, delivered by highly trained mentors and bespoke to the individual's needs. If you are keen to develop into an outstanding teacher, enjoy sharing best practice with a community of dedicated peers and believe that all pupils can and should succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Wembley High Technology College is one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally, the achievement of our pupils is exceptional; in 2024, our Progress 8 score of +1.43 meant that our students on average achieved nearly one and a half grades higher than their peers nationally. This progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE has a transformative impact on our pupils' life chances and last year, over 60% of pupils leaving us went on to Russell Group universities to study a range of academic subjects.