Teacher of Computer Science

Teacher of Computer Science
Salary: T1 T9
Full time / Permanent post
Required from January 2027
If you are:

A dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations

A flexible and creative teacher able to inspire and enthuse

A Computer Science teacher committed to excellence

Dedicated to your own professional development
We can offer:

The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department within our newly remodelled STEAM hub

Involvement in setting our STEAM agenda

Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

Excellent professional development opportunities

A supportive and generous well being offer including:

Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all

Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week

Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups

A supportive and comprehensive CPD package

A new starter induction programme and coffee morning

Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups

External invigilators are employed to protect curriculum time to support teaching staff with marking during busy periods

Clear directed time with teacher meetings minimised to one meeting per week Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:-
Unlimited Counselling
Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support
GP Phone Consultations
Menopause Support
Physiotherapy and much more
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12th October 2026
Interview date: TBC

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk Please send completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient, suitable candidate applications be received.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process