Key Role Information

Salary
32,916.00 - 45,351.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
20/03/2026 12:00
Interview
23 March 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
Business
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Do you want to Teach in a Great School?


Wolgarston High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Teacher of Computer Science/ICT from September 2026. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in an excellent school environment where coaching is put at the heart of career development.


The primary duties are to effectively deliver a broad and inclusive curriculum, to inspire students and ensure delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach KS3, GCSE and hopefully grow and develop the subject to ensure we have an A-level offer in the near future.


Wolgarston High School is an excellent place to work, with exceptional GCSE and A-level results. Come and join us on our journey to becoming a World Class School, where staff who teach at Wolgarston stay at Wolgarston.


If you are a passionate and motivated teacher who is focused on helping students to achieve their true potential, we would welcome your application.

 

We welcome informal visits to the department from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or call please contact Angela Turvey (Office Manager) on a-turvey@penkvalley.co.uk


To read our Safeguarding Policy click here Wolgarston High School - School Policies

To read our Recruitment & Selection Policy click here Trust-wide Policies and Statutory Information | Penk Valley Academy Trust

 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential
  • Be confident to teach computer science across the whole school to all year groups
  • Be a passionate teacher who contributes effectively to whole school improvement
  • Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
  • Have high expectations of themselves and others
  • Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Be flexible and a good team player

 

Employee benefits

  • Access to first class CPD opportunities
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
  • Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Free will writing service

 

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

 

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

 

 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 

 

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Recognised ICT Qualificationessential
Degree in Relevant Subjectdesirable

Skills

Experience

Teaching experience with the age range

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of National Curriculum requirementsessential
Knowledge of current education legislation, Ofsted framework and best practiceessential

Leadership

Self-confidence
Personal impact and presence
Communication skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality

Personal Attributes

Committed
Integrity

Qualifications and Training

Qualified teacher status (or pending). Potential NQTs welcome.essential

Wolgarston High School

Angela Turvey

a-turvey@penkvalley.co.uk

Cannock Road
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5RX

Safeguarding Information

Penk Valley Academy 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 school follows safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

We are passionate about promoting British values, which is evident through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life.


Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.