Start Your Teaching Career with Us

Are you passionate about Computing and excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation of learners? Whether you are a recent graduate or are considering a meaningful career change, this is a fantastic opportunity to begin your journey into teaching within a highly successful and supportive department.

We are delighted to offer the role of Apprentice Teacher of Computing at Hampton Gardens. The successful candidate will be fully supported in working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through a local accredited training provider. You will earn a salary while training and gain valuable, hands‑on classroom experience in Computing from day one.

This is a fixed‑term role for the duration of the training programme and includes release time to complete your studies, a structured training programme and tailored mentoring and coaching from experienced colleagues.

The apprenticeship is fully funded through the Apprenticeship Levy, meaning there are no training fees for the successful candidate.

Why an Apprenticeship in Computing?

Computing is a fast‑moving, applied subject, and an apprenticeship route allows you to develop your teaching practice while working with real pupils, technologies and curricula from day one. You will earn a salary while training, gain hands‑on experience across Key Stages 3-5 and work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through a structured, fully funded programme with dedicated mentoring and support within our established Computing department.

Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles within the Trust following successful completion of their training.

The Role

As an Apprentice Teacher, you will:

• Teach across a range of ages and abilities, developing your classroom practice as your training progress.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that bring Computing to life
• Contribute to departmental planning, assessment and enrichment activities.
• Receive high-quality training, coaching and professional development to support your journey towards QTS.

This is a full‑time role, with dedicated time built in for training, study and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Passionate about Computing, with a degree in a relevant subject
• Organised, reflective and eager to learn
• Committed to supporting young people to achieve their best
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Motivated to grow and develop within a supportive training role

This role offers an excellent, structured route into the teaching profession.

About the Computing Department 

The Computing Department is well-established, innovative and committed to ensuring students of all abilities enjoy the subject while being stretched and challenged.

We deliver a broad and engaging Key Stage 3 curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum and prepares students for both Computer Science and IT at Key Stages 4 and 5.

• At Key Stage 3, students are introduced to block‑based and high‑level programming languages, Excel spreadsheets, E‑Safety, Cryptography, Algorithms, HTML, Vector Drawing and Data Representation.
• At Key Stage 4, students can study OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and/or BTEC Tech Awards Digital Information Technology.
• At Key Stage 5, students can study OCR A‑Level Computer Science (H446) and/or OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Cyber Security Extended Certificate (H137).

About Hampton Gardens

Hampton Gardens is a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence. Our school is home to some of the highest-performing departments in the city, and we are proud to provide an exceptional education for our local community.

Staff wellbeing sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our school and Trust values, we are committed to creating a positive, enjoyable and supportive working environment for every member of our team.

When you join Hampton Gardens, you become part of a collaborative, caring community where everyone works together to deliver the best possible educational experience for our students. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to grow in a school that invests in its people, we would be delighted to welcome you to Hampton Gardens.

How to Apply

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application through MyNewTerm.

• Please complete all sections of the application form. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
• Your personal statement should outline your previous experience and how this makes you a suitable candidate for the position for which you are applying.

We are seeking to appoint for September 2026 (or earlier, subject to commencement of the agreed training). School visits are warmly welcomed prior to application. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Team via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.