About this role

Teacher of Computer Science

Salary

T1 T9

Full time / Permanent post

Required from January 2027

If you are

A dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations

A flexible and creative teacher able to inspire and enthuse

A Computer Science teacher committed to excellence

Dedicated to your own professional development

We can offer

The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department within our newly remodelled STEAM hub

Involvement in setting our STEAM agenda

Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

Excellent professional development opportunities

A supportive and generous well being offer including

o Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all

o Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week

o Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups

o A supportive and comprehensive CPD package

o A new starter induction programme and coffee morning

o Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups

o External invigilators are employed to protect curriculum time to support teaching staff with marking during busy periods

o Clear directed time with teacher meetings minimised to one meeting per week

Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:-

Unlimited Counselling

Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support

GP Phone Consultations

Menopause Support

Physiotherapy and much more

Closing date for applications

9am Thursday 24th September 2026

Interview date

TBC

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk Please send completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk

This school 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 applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process

Supporting Documents

↗ Application Pack

↗ Application Form

↗ Consent to Obtain references

↗ Notes to Applicant

↗ Recruitment Monitoring Form

↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form