Job description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join the Computer Science Department. Computer Science is a very popular and successful subject within the school. Students are taught computing at KS3 and can opt to study it at GCSE. The subject has grown significantly in popularity in the last few years with large numbers of students studying the subject at GCSE and A level. We have had increasing numbers moving on to study Computing at University which has included places at Cambridge and Russell Group Universities. The department have had success in improving the outcomes for students. The department offer a wide number of extra curricular provision both internally for younger students and have experienced significant success in national competitions winning the Raspberry Pi national competitions at Google Headquarters and also the Samsung Competition for our recent Year 13 students. We are looking to expand provision in the school to add to the other specialist teachers who already teach computing in the school.
The ability to teach Mathematics alongside Computer Science would be highly desirable.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Richard Hale School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,209
- Avg teacher salary
- £52,937
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
- Academy trust
- RICHARD HALE SCHOOL
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN
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- Salary
- £35,601.00 - £54,326.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 30 September 2026
- Closing date
- 2 November 2026
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