We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, ambitious, and inspirational Teacher of Computer Science to join our dedicated and supportive team in a successful girls’ secondary school with a strong culture of high expectations and achievement. Guided by our motto, “Educating Tomorrow’s Women Today,” we are committed to empowering our students to become confident, independent learners who are well-prepared for the future. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to delivering a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will plan and deliver high-quality lessons that are well-sequenced and adapted to meet the needs of all learners, enabling pupils to build secure knowledge and make sustained progress over time. You will be passionate about your subject and dedicated to fostering a love of learning, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems, and develop confidence in their digital skills. You will create a calm, purposeful, and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and able to succeed. The role requires strong subject and pedagogical knowledge, effective use of assessment to inform teaching, and the ability to provide clear feedback that supports pupil progress. High standards of behaviour management and positive relationships are essential, alongside a firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking school that is dedicated to improving outcomes and raising aspirations. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who are reflective practitioners, committed to continuous professional development, and driven to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. In return, we can offer you: A caring and happy community that always puts our young people first A supportive environment that takes an active interest in your professional development and personal wellbeing. A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team Access to a wide range of CPD courses including opportunities for `Masters - level courses Use of a school laptop Access to teachers pension scheme 24 hours access to the Employee Assistance Programme A strong and supportive Governing Body Classrooms equipped with projection and interactive capabilities A well-equipped staffroom Free on-site car parking Cycle to work scheme Access to the Birmingham City Council reward scheme Located in the heart of the Hodge Hill community, we are a small secondary girl’s school with strong community values. We know and care for every pupil as an individual. We strive to meet the needs of each member of our school community, celebrating diversity and always striving for equality in our school family and the wider world. Our ethos encourages mutual respect and support to enable every pupil to make the greatest personal, social, and academic progress during their time with us, preparing them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. A relentless drive for the best academic progress for each individual pupil, sits comfortably alongside the wider curriculum where values education embraces citizenship, pupil voice, charity, and community work. Here at Hodge Hill Girls' School, we genuinely value and strive to enhance working partnerships with our families, feeder schools and our local community. This partnership is essential in raising standards and achievement, every member of our family has a role to play in raising the aspirations of all our pupils to ensure we really are "Educating Tomorrow's Women Today". If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted using the application form. Application forms are available from our school website https://www.hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk/vacancies. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Safer Recruitment The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable): qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students. References All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Short-listed candidates An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. Rehabilitation of Offenders This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2000. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and experience our school at first hand. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs N. Panton via email: HR@hodgehgs.bham.sch.uk