Gateways School
Harewood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE

A career at Gateways School

About Gateways School

Gateways  is  an  independent  day  school  for  boys  and  girls  aged  2  to  18.  Situated  on  a  16  acre  site  in  the  rural  village  of  Harewood,
Gateways is conveniently located on the main artery between Leeds and Harrogate.

Gateways  is  a  small  school,  which  allows staff  to  know  their  pupils, recognise  their strengths  and weaknesses  and  therefore  provide a
personal education getting the best out of each and every child who come through the gates.

Aims and Ethos

Gateways  is  a  forward-thinking  school  built  on  traditional
values.

Our ethos is rooted in three core values which apply to all of
our stakeholders, that of Growth, Wellbeing & Success.

At Gateways we:

o Grow our knowledge, skills and confidence, supporting

others to do the same;

o Build our resilience and self-awareness in a kind and

inclusive environment;

o Achieve our full potential in preparation for the next

challenge.

Staff Benefits*

o Free lunch during term time

o Access to a defined contribution pension scheme, including 4 x

death in service benefit and income protection

o Access to a staff wellbeing room

o Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)

o Access to CPD, including The Teachers CPD Academy and

TES Develop

o Cycle to work and electric car schemes

o Fee remission for eligible children

*subject to eligibility

Teacher of Computer Science

Introduction

We are looking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Computer
Science to join an established and extremely successful Department.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who will convey their passion for all
areas of Computer Science including coding, new developments in technology, digital literacy
skills and interactive computing to pupils of all ages and abilities. You will be willing to make a
full contribution to the development of the teaching and learning of Computer Science
throughout the school, including the Prep Department. You will be expected to deliver
exciting and varied lessons which engage pupils and encourage them to develop their skills
and understanding of the subject. You will also be keen to develop extra-curricular
programmes to promote curiosity and STEAM engagement. The ideal candidate should show
initiative and confidence in the subject, aiming to stretch our able pupils whilst also having
the flexibility to support our less able pupils. You will be a High School Form Tutor helping to
support pupils' wellbeing.

The department offers AQA GCSE Computer Science and either A Level Computer Science or
a level 3 equivalent, tailored to the needs and interests of the cohort.

At Key Stage 3 the scheme of work includes computational thinking, coding, online app
development and web design using HTML.

Computer Science is taught in a well-equipped IT suite and on pupils Microsoft Surface Pro
devices. All pupils across High School and Sixth Form are issued with a school Surface Pro
device.  The department uses BBC Microbits and Raspberry Pi devices to explore interactive
and control programming.

Key Conditions

❖ Start Date: 1st September 2026.

❖ Contract: Part time, Permanent.

❖ Salary: FTE annual salary of £32,701 - £47,523

                 depending on experience

Purpose of the Role & General Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

General responsibilities, including personal and professional conduct

• To teach Computer Science to a high standard to mixed ability cohorts.

• Be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• To promote improvement of academic standards throughout the School.

• Follow all School policies and procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct.

• To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within teaching groups and to monitor and

• Attend meetings, staff briefings and CPD sessions.

support pupil progress, growth and success in line with the expectations of the school.

• Attend all training and development days.

• To accurately track the progress and achievements of pupils within teaching groups and provide

feedback to enable them to progress at least in line with expectations.

• To be accountable for pupil progress and development within teaching groups against targets set by

the school using prior attainment data.

• To provide support and intervention for pupils at risk of under-achieving so supporting their well-

being.

• To make effective use of physical and on-line resources within and outside of lessons.

• To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with other members of the

Department.

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development, identify opportunities for professional

development and undertake training opportunities where appropriate.

• Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the School, following all GDPR and Data Protection

legislation.

• Manage and prioritise your own workload in line with the requirements of the department and

School.

• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues.

• Be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

• To contribute to the development of the curriculum area and subject specific resources.

• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming School environment.

• To enthuse pupils with a love of computer science, nature and the environment.

• Contribute to the ethos of the School, ensuring the School’s values are displayed.

Reporting to: Senior School Deputy Head

• Carry out any other duties required by the Head.

• Support School events.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• All teachers are expected to meet the national teachers’ standards.

• Complete reports in a timely manner as specified on the school assessment and reporting schedule.

• To teach to the highest standard, aiming to be the foremost advocate of the teaching of the subject

• Refresh displays in classrooms and common areas, ensuring they are stimulating relevant.

within the department.

• To contribute to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular involvement both within and

• To keep up-to-date of new techniques and concepts in the subject.

outside of your subject.

• To ensure that correct procedures are adopted and maintained by all who work in the department.

• Organise appropriate educational visits, super-curricular opportunities and promote cross-

• To keep abreast of developments in Higher Education and with entrance procedures/requirements for

subject related courses.

• To act as a Form Tutor / Associate Form Tutor.

curricular links.

• Deliver appropriate schemes of work and/or Public Examination specifications.

• To be aware of the risk assessments for any relevant teaching spaces.

• To regularly set and mark work including examinations according to whole school policies.

• Undertake duties, including homework club, as required according to duty rota's.

• Assess pupil performance regularly and maintain accurate and up to date records of this performance.

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Identify opportunities to address spiritual, moral, social and cultural dimensions and thinking skills in
schemes of learning.

• Within lessons provide differentiated learning experiences setting realistic targets and include

opportunities for independent learning.

• Be aware of and plan for the SEND requirements of each pupil.

• Provide opportunities to stretch and challenge the more able pupils.

• To make use of technology to enhance the delivery of your subject including the use of school wide on-

line resources.

• Attend Parents Evenings as required.

• To communicate directly with parents throughout the year as necessary following school guidelines.

• To promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual

respect and tolerance and to model these values in one’s everyday professional life.

Please note, this job description is not a definitive list of the responsibilities
of the role. Responsibilities will be varied to meet the changing demands of the
department and the School. Job descriptions are reviewed as part of the
appraisal process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Specialist Knowledge

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(E) Good Honours Degree in a related subject.

(E) QTS/PGCE.

(D) Further training or qualification in a related area.

Experience

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(E) Ability to teach to GCSE and A Level including vocational qualifications.

(E) Up to date subject knowledge at the appropriate level.

(E) Ability to teach KS3.

(D) Ability to teach other IT based public examination courses.

(D) Ability to teach a second subject.

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(E) Successful teaching experience at secondary level.

(E) Developing computer programs.

Personal Qualities

(E) Delivering exciting and varied lessons which engage pupils and encourage them to develop.

(D) Successful teaching experience across the full age and ability ranges in a secondary school.

(D) Academic background in computer science, system design or a coding-based discipline.

(D) Industrial Experience.

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(E) Ability to enthuse and motivate pupils.

(E) Ability to work alone or as a member of a team as appropriate.

(E) The flexibility to respond to the challenge of change.

(E) Emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours and appropriate

   attitude to the use of authority to maintain discipline.

Skills

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(E) Use of Office 365.

(E) The ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.

(E) The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines so that
all duties are fulfilled effectively.

(D) Knowledge of other coding packages such as Java Script and SQL.

Safeguarding

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(E) Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

(E) Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection.

(E) Ability to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children

and young people.

Methods of assessment include certificates, professional references, application form, interviews,
observations and in tray tasks.

Key

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(E) – Essential

(D) – Desirable

Further information

How to Apply

Click here to visit our website and download an application form

Please send your completed application form and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Application Deadline: Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 8am.

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th February 2026 subject to change.

Enquiries

Please contact Rhiannon Morris, PA to the Head

E-mail: jobs@gatewaysschool.co.uk

Tel: 0113 824 2770

Policies

Click here to visit our website and view our policies, including our Safeguarding policy.

Click here to visit our jobs page and view our Safer Recruitment policy.

Gateways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check as well as a prohibition list check (where applicable).