Teacher of Computer Science

Tytherington School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and dedicated Teacher of Computer Science to join our growing Computer Science department.  This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team in a forward looking and evidence-informed 11-18 comprehensive school.

Role commences: September 2026

Closing date: 4pm Wednesday 4th February 2026

Interview date: Monday 9^th February 2026

This role is suitable for an ECT or experienced colleague.

The Role:

This is a key post in a dynamic and ambitious department focussed on developing students’ skills and improving their outcomes. We are looking for a candidate with the skills and desire to develop a love of Computer Science with all students whatever their prior attainment.

The successful applicant will be able to work with students of all abilities at Key Stage 3 and 4, with the ability to teach A Level Computer Science desirable.

Excellent professional development and support will be available to the successful candidate.

What we can offer you:

• A close-knit department with a shared vision
• A school and department where staff share best practice and are committed to continual improvement
• A comprehensive and supportive ECT package with a dedicated, subject specific mentor
• A strong induction programme tailored to your experience and needs
• A career development programme at all levels
• A visible and approachable SLT
• A centralised behaviour system
• A school situated in a lovely town, 10-minutes walk from the train station

Our School:

Tytherington is a successful and ambitious 11-18 comprehensive school.  We were judged Good by Ofsted in 2022 with the report commenting ‘Pupils and students told inspectors that Tytherington School is a happy and safe place’ where ‘leaders design especially ambitious curriculums’. Our ethos is to encourage students to be articulate, resilient, courageous, curious, and to have the confidence to stand up for what they believe in.

We are a forward thinking and evidence-informed school with continuing professional development at our core.  Colleagues are well supported with their career development, with a highly successful leadership development programme in place.

Tytherington, in Macclesfield, is located on the edge of the Peak District with excellent transport links to Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Should you wish to tour the school in advance of an application, or for any general queries, please contact our Head of Computer Science on rsinger@tytheringtonschool.co.uk

Application Process:

Please complete an online Teaching Application Form and write a letter of application in no more than two sides of A4 using Arial 11 point sized font.  Your letter should outline your skills and experience that make you a strong candidate for this post.  Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Completed applications should be returned to the HR and Payroll Manager by e-mail:  hbrady@tytheringtonschool.co.uk

Tytherington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Job Description: https://tytheringtonschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-Teacher-of-Computer-Science-Job-Description.pdf

Person Specification: https://tytheringtonschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-Computer-Science-Person-Specification.pdf