TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Salary: MPS/UPS   

Contract: Permanent. Full time

ECT’s welcome to apply

Start date: September 2026

Place of work:     Cambourne Village College, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire          

Computing at Cambourne Village College is a dynamic and well regarded subject, underpinned by a curriculum that is both ambitious and responsive to the rapidly evolving world of technology. Our department is committed to making computing meaningful and accessible for every student, and this dedication is reflected in the subject's consistent popularity across all key stages.

At KS3, students receive weekly timetabled lessons that follow a carefully sequenced curriculum, building knowledge and skills progressively across programming, computer systems, and digital media. Programming is taught through a range of languages chosen for their suitability to different tasks and their effectiveness in reinforcing key computational concepts. Students also explore the exciting and fast moving fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, developing an understanding of how these technologies are shaping the modern world. Creative digital skills are developed through web design and image editing, broadening pupils' understanding of what computing can achieve.

At KS4, we offer two distinct and well subscribed pathways. Students following the GCSE Computer Science course build directly on their KS3 foundations, with Python as the primary programming language. Alongside this, our Cambridge National in Information Technology, with its focus on database design and augmented reality app development, has proven an outstanding success in its first full cycle, offering a compelling alternative for students with different strengths and interests.

Cambourne Sixth Form welcomed its first students in September 2024, with A Level Computer Science forming a cornerstone of the curriculum. A Level 3 qualification in IT and Data Analytics is planned for introduction in 2027, further expanding our post 16 provision. We are looking for a candidate who either brings existing KS5 teaching experience or who is genuinely motivated to develop their practice at A Level.

We are now looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled computing teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be confident teaching across KS3 and KS4, with a clear willingness to contribute at KS5. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about computing education, eager to make their mark on a thriving department, and excited to be part of an ambitious and forward thinking team.

We welcome applications from ECTs or more experienced staff.

Cambourne Village College is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated, over-subscribed secondary school, eight miles from Cambridge. We opened as an academy of the Cam Academy Trust in September 2013. Our ethos is aspirational and inclusive, our staff is highly motivated, our pupils courteous and hard-working, and we have excellent facilities. A 350 place sixth form opened in September 2024, with 175 students in each of Years 12 and 13. Joining Cambourne Village College represents a unique opportunity to work in a newly-established school within a wider, high-quality Academy Trust that gives excellent possibilities for professional and career development.   

It is an exciting time to join our teaching staff at Cambourne Village College. Already a well-established and successful school, the addition of our Sixth Form marks the final phase of our expansion. The school benefits from a wealth of exciting facilities and a strong culture of mutual support; staff morale is high and our students are courteous and eager to participate in the highly engaging curriculum offered to them. We are ambitious for our Sixth Form to reflect the successes of our main school, where results are consistently strong, with excellent Progress 8 scores. Cambourne Village College is a 1:1 iPad school, with all students having a personal device.

Joining Cambourne Village College represents a unique opportunity to work in a well-established school within a wider, high-quality Academy Trust that gives excellent possibilities for professional and career development.  

For further details please visit our website www.cambournevc.org.