Teacher of Computing Science

Required: September 2026

Salary: MPS / UPS

Hours: 0.86FTE (Possibility of 1.0FTE)

Contract Type: Maternity cover for up to 1 year 

Location: St Francis Xavier Secondary School, Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA

The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed school seek to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented teacher of Computing Science who has experience of teaching GCSE Computing Science. This is an opportunity to be part of a small, yet very successful department, working in a school with exceptional staff and students, great facilities and high academic standards.

St Francis Xavier Secondary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 38 schools, and a vibrant Sixth Form College. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

The school is consistently amongst the highest performing in the country in terms of progress and currently has the top Progress 8 of all schools in North Yorkshire. The last Ofsted Inspection highlighted the following:

• The exemplary behaviour of students makes an exceptional contribution to learning and is supportive of all. Behaviour is outstanding and reflects the school’s values.
• SFX is an aspirational school where attainment is well above the national average. Pupils in all groups make outstanding progress from their various starting points.

Please note you do not need to be a regular attender at Church but you do need to be happy to support the Christian ethos of the school.

St Francis Xavier School is a joint RC/CE 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We are located close to the A1 and A66 and in commutable distance from York, Durham and Teesside.

The school has an excellent reputation in the local community. The school is a strategic partner for the Red Kite Teaching School Hub. It offers a comprehensive training programme for teachers at all stages in their careers.

You are welcome to visit our school prior to application or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please contact Mrs H. Harland, Senior Business Support Officer, at recruitment@sfx.npcat.org.uk or on 01748 823414, to book an appointment.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026 by 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 29th June 2026