Job Ref No. ECC5405-501S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: TDB
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 20/03/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBD
The computer science department has 4 dedicated rooms with 20 - 30 computers. The department currently offers OCR Computer Science at KS4 and KS5, as well as OCR Cambridge Advanced Nationals at KS5. Experience of teaching these specifications is desirable as well as any teacher with an in depth knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, SQL, JAVA etc.
We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school. You would be expected to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students across all key stages. The post is suitable for an experienced practitioner or an ECT teacher.
Benefits
* Newly built sports hall with fully fitted gym available for staff use
* Swimming pool available for staff use
* Banked cover scheme allowing staff to build time to take some term time days off
* The Headteacher is mindful about staff workload and wellbeing and holds regular wellbeing meetings with staff
* Minimal marking expectations
* Additional CPD day to allow staff to mark mock internal examinations
* All our teachers are provided with laptops and staff are welcome to work where and when they wish outside of school hours
* We offer a significant number of paid development opportunities within departments and also across the school
At West Hatch we believe in building strong relationships with students and going the extra mile to support students' successes both in and outside of school.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in the commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.
Further details about this post and an Application Form are available by visiting our School website at www.westhatch.net.
If you require additional information, please contact recruitment@westhatch.net.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, West Hatch High School reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Information about the School
West Hatch is a thriving, heavily oversubscribed innovative school. Proud of its success with significantly above average results and recently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are always striving for improvement. We are keen to appoint individuals with a positive outlook and a proactive attitude – colleagues who enrich the lives of the learners and staff with whom they work.
We place great store on teacher development at all levels and offer a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their leadership potential within and beyond West Hatch.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Documents
Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.
Contact
Victoria Schaefer
High Road, Chigwell
Essex, IG7 5BT
Telephone: 020 85048216
Email: recruitment@westhatch.net
#J-18808-Ljbffr