PitsfordSchool

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher of Computer Science

Responsible to:

Assistant Head Academic (Systems)

Date employment
commences:

Monday 13 April 2026

Date of issue:

20 November 2025

We  are  seeking  to  recruit  a  Computer  Science  Teacher  to  teach  up  to  KS5,  from  April
2026.

Brief Description of duties

Pitsford School is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years old.
The school offers a very attractive working environment based in delightful rural parkland
setting of some 26 acres, close to Northampton.

This  job  description  describes  in  general  terms  the  normal  duties  attached  to  this  post.
These may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the general character
of the post.

It is assumed that the Teacher of Computer Science, in common with other members of
staff, will have the following academic and pastoral responsibilities:

i.

ii.

Form Tutor.

Member of a duty team.

iii.

Preparation and delivery of curriculum for Year 7 to Upper Sixth pupils.

iv.

Contribute towards the running of extra-curricular pursuits.

v.

Participate  in  the  Staff  Appraisal  system  and  in  INSET  training  arranged  by  the
School.

vi.

General duties associated with the effective routines of the school.

All Staff attend Open Days, Taster Days and other school events as well as INSET days and are
expected to engage with their own Continued Professional Development.

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All staff are expected to:

  Develop  and  maintain  professional,  productive  relationships  with  all  members  of  staff

within Pitsford School;

  Commit  to  professional  development  through  participation  in  the  School’s  CPD  events

and training appropriate to the job role;

  Comply with and promote the School’s Safeguarding (including Prevent), Data Protection
and  health  and  safety  policies  and  procedures  and  to  undertake  training  as  and  when
necessary;

  Work towards and support Pitsford School’s vision and ethos;
  Support and contribute to the School’s responsibility for safeguarding students;
  Work within the School’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment

for staff, students and visitors;

  Be aware and support equality, diversity and inclusivity and demonstrate these principles

in all aspects of work.

Teaching and Learning

  Demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of their subjects/curriculum areas;
the
  Demonstrate  an  extensive  knowledge  and  well-informed  understanding  of
assessment  requirements  and  arrangements  for  the  subjects/curriculum  areas  they
teach, including those related to public examinations and qualifications;

  Work  to  ensure  that  all  students  achieve  their  academic  potential  and  personal

development in and out of the classroom;

  Plan and deliver well-organised, challenging and inspiring lessons;
  Demonstrate  an  extensive  knowledge  and  understanding  of  how  to  use  and  adapt  a

range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies;

  Be flexible, creative and adept  at designing  learning  within  lessons and  across lessons
that  is  effective  and  consistently  well-matched  to  learning  objectives  and  the  needs  of
learners.

Marking and Assessment

  Demonstrate effective assessment, monitoring and recording strategies, set challenging

learning objectives and monitor learners’ progress and levels of attainment;

  Provide students and parents/guardians with timely, accurate and constructive feedback

on progress and areas for development;

Other

  Contribute significantly, where appropriate, to implementing departmental and workplace

policies and practice;

  Contribute  to  the  professional  development  of  colleagues  through  coaching  and

mentoring, demonstrating effective practice and providing advice and feedback;

  Promote collaboration and work effectively as a team member;
  Support enrichment and outreach programmes for the department.

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Our Vision and Ethos

Pitsford  School  welcomes  children  aged  3-18  from  around  Northamptonshire.  Pitsford  is
deliberately small, enabling each child to flourish under the guidance and support of our unique
community of students, teachers and parents.

Warm, friendly, humane and human, our students and staff work together in an open, energetic
and creative way. At Pitsford there is no division between the pastoral and the academic as we
educate  the  whole  child,  to  ensure  that  they  are  known  and  valued  for  who  they  are,  safe  and
happy.

The breadth of opportunities open to all our students enables our students to have a varied and
enriching  educational  experience.    Unashamedly  committed  to  our  students  securing  the  best
possible  grades,  we  offer  a  rigorous  curriculum  which  is  designed  to  inspire  a  love  of  learning
and equip our students to pursue the courses and careers that their talents and passions dictate.
More  than  that,  we  create  curious  committed  learners  who  have  the  knowledge  and  skills  to
excel  in  their  studies,  and  the  confidence,  judgment  and  experience  to  embrace  challenge  and
change.

We  are  relatively  new  and  we  love  this:  not  bound  by  out-of-date  traditions,  we  exist  in  the
present,  experiencing  the  now,  authoring  our  own  story  and  embracing  the  future,  where  the
greatest  days  of  the  school  and  our  students  will  be  lived.  The  nurturing  environment  enables
each  child  to  pursue  their  individualism  in  a  supportive  environment  –  student  ideas  are
embraced and acted upon.

Disclosure

Pitsford  School  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  children  and  young
people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening that is appropriate to the
post, including checks with past employers, and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Pitsford School is an equal opportunities employer.

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Computer Science Teacher

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

1.  Good honours degree in

1.  Qualified teacher

Computer Science, or related
subject.

2.

2.  Ability to teach Computer
Science up to A Level.

status.
Evidence of wider
professional
development

Means of
Assessment

Application
Form
References

1.  A passion for Computer

Science, and knowledge and
skills to inspire pupils.
2.  A keen interest in how pupils

1.  Ability to use and
understand
assessment data.

2.  Knowledge of

Interview, letter
of application
and sample
lesson.

learn and experience of putting
this knowledge into practice.

effective intervention
strategies.

1.  Evidence of leading
the successful
implementation of
Learning and
Teaching Strategies.

Sample lesson
and application
form.

3.  Good ICT skills.
1.  Commitment to raising

attainment & achievement.
2.  Commitment to a high quality

learning and teaching.
3.  Willingness to learn, develop

and share skills.

4.  High expectations of all pupils.
5.  Evidence of successful lesson

planning and delivery.
6.  Ability to create an effective
learning environment for all
pupils.

7.  Evidence of highly effective

classroom practice.

1.  Ability to establish good working
relationships with colleagues.

1.  Evidence of

innovative practice.

Interview and
references.

2.  Ability to work in a team.
3.  Good time management.
4.  Good communication skills.

1.  High expectations of pupils and

1.  Charismatic –

colleagues.

2.  Enthusiastic and committed.
3.  A forward thinking approach.

having a presence.
2.  A sense of humour.

Interview and
sample lesson.

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