Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048 per annum plus TLR2a
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
11/05/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
TMS/UPS
Department
The Coleshill School Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Coleshill School is excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate and ambitious teacher to take on the role of Lead Teacher of Computer Science.  This is an excellent chance for someone to shape the Computer Science curriculum, lead a dedicated team, and make a real impact on students’ learning and personal development.


Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for Computer Science across the school.

Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students.

Monitor and raise student attainment and progress within the department.

Support colleagues through mentoring, coaching, collaborative planning.

Support the wider school vision and ethos through active engagement in school life.

 

What you'll need to succeed

Already demonstrating excellent classroom practice and a passion for Computer Science.

Can motivate and inspire students across all abilities.

Show leadership potential or experience within a team.

Committed to raising standards and supporting colleagues.

Embrace collaboration and contributes positively to the school community.


What you'll get in return

The opportunity to lead within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Professional development and career progression pathways.

A collaborative and dedicated team of colleagues.

The chance to make a tangible impact on students and the school.


What you need to do now

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Adam Bailey, Assistant Headteacher, via email bailey.a@thecoleshillschool.org. To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.


Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.


Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 



Benefits

TLR2a
£3527

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

The Coleshill School

Adam Bailey

bailey.a@thecoleshillschool.org

The Coleshill School
Coventry Road
Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 3EX

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf