Job Description

Job introductionWe are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed apprentice teacher of Computer Science to teach across the full age and ability range from November 2025. Pay Scale: unqualified teacher (placed on scale dependent on experience).An apprentice will work towards attaining qualified teacher status (QTS) by blending workplace-learning with part-time university study at the University of Sussex. They will need to meet the apprenticeship standard and will need to pass an end-point assessment.This is a position for a person capable of making an impact; passionate about education and relentless in the pursuit of improved standards and outcomes for learners in Computer Science.Patcham High School Will be working with Coventry University to deliver this apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship will be over 15 months, where they will work with an allocated mentor in the school to deliver lessons. Ongoing assessment will take place with a final end point assessment by a separate organisation.About the roleLocated on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of education and want the very best for all our students. The school is values driven and inclusion sits at the centre of all that we do. We do not turn our back on any child.In joining Patcham High, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a can do attitude. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a fantastic time to join the school.We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.We welcome applications from individuals who are determined to make a difference.The apprenticeship training will start in November 2025.The successful candidate will:

• Hold a first degree awarded by a UK higher education provider and hold an ICT related qualification with relevant work experience in the IT Sector.
• Have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in the GCSE examinations in English and mathematics.
• be passionate about their subject and committed to making Computing an exciting and enjoyable subject for all our students;
• have outstanding interpersonal skills;
• be able to contribute to the growth of the department;
• be innovative, dynamic and forward-looking;
• be committed to high quality teaching and learning for students of all abilities;
• be able to plan and teach well-structured lessons;
• make accurate and productive use of assessment;
• have experience of working with young people;
• be a team player.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise Holmes by email or by telephone (01273 543484)Please read our pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after youve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here ( as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.Additional informationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.In order to apply for an apprenticeship, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years on the first day of the apprenticeship (or this includes EEA for UK or EEA Nationals with pre-settled or Settled Status) or have some other residency eligibility status. Please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules for a full list of residency categories and locationsIf you are resident through a visa, leave to remain or other means please confirm type and that any expiry date covers the duration of the apprenticeship once it is due to start. Those on a student visa or non-UK/non EEA nationals who have been here in the last three years for other educational purposes may not be eligible. For further information regarding apprenticeship eligibility please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules: .Company informationPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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