Job Description

Full time, permanent, non-residential position for September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Owing to internal promotion, a qualified teacher, or ambitious graduate seeking Qualified Teacher Status in the future, is sought to teach Computer Science and ICT throughout the school, including at GCSE and Level 3.

Our staff are committed and inspirational, transforming the futures of pupils with literacy and language-related additional challenges, by empowering them.

Our School Values are:

Kindness - Spirit - Responsibility

The School:

Nationally celebrated, More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weakness in their developmental language skills. Providing a transformative education repeatedly recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and 'A' Level, above the national averages. A majority progress to university.

About the department:

The Computer Science department is based in the very centre of the School's campus, in dedicated computer suites, and is resourced with Clevertouch interactive teaching screens.

Computing, encompassing Digital Literacy, Computer Science and Information Technology, is taught to all pupils in years Four to Eight. Students start learning to write Python code in Year Eight, ready for using it at GCSE. The department has been expanding its teaching of Physical Computing, with BBC Micro:bits and the Raspberry Pi being the current choice of hardware. Key Stages three and four see a focus on GCSE Computer Science and the Tech Award in Digital Information Technology, with both subjects being very popular choices for our pupils.

The Sixth Form programme comprises A' Level Computer Science, which is a popular choice with students progressing to university to read Computer Sciences and related subjects. C# is introduced at A' Level to widen the students' experience of programming. From September the Level 3 Information Technology (AAQ) is also being offered which is already proving popular for those who are more design inclined with the design aspect, and as progression from the Level 2 DIT.

Class sizes are small (up to fifteen) and there is ample opportunity for pupils and teachers to get involved in the School's extensive extra-curricular programme. The highly creative and enthusiastic teaching team is keen to support the children in accessing the curriculum and encourages the boys to recognise their academic and extra-curricular potential. Currently there are both Junior and Senior Coding clubs each week. Students are also encouraged to enter coding and cyber-security competitions.

A key element of the School, evident through all departments, is the offer of a strong pastoral provision, recognising that our pupils may perceive their previous educational experience as a failure, and they therefore need to develop their trust in the School, teachers and themselves.

About this post:

This is an exciting post for an enthusiastic, talented teacher - either qualified, or a graduate seeking to commence an exciting career in teaching - to develop their enjoyment and expertise in delivering the teaching and learning of computing and programming for pupils aged eight to eighteen, including GCSE and A Level.

In addition to the commitments of the teaching timetable, the post-holder will be a form-tutor, supported and led by the Head of Year. This role requires the post-holder to liaise with teaching staff and parents to support the emotional wellbeing of the pupils and to develop pupils' organisation. Like all full-time staff, the post-holder will also be expected to lead one extra-curricular, after-school activity, on one afternoon a week from 4.30pm until 5.30pm during term-time. The post-holder will participate in the supervision-duty programme, responsible within a team of staff allocated to duties at lunch and break-times, and other times as is necessary. The writing of reports and completion of other records, and the attendance at parent consultation evenings are elements of the role.

A comprehensive induction programme is offered, and ongoing professional development is supported through INSET days and training opportunities. Lunch is provided free of charge, daily, as is parking within the school's beautiful grounds.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post-holders may be required to perform such other duties as may be, from time to time, deemed necessary by the Headmaster. This is a non-residential post.

More House School offers a teacher-training package to appropriate employees. Where applicable, such an employee would begin their training in their first year, receiving close mentoring and support in the school, developing confidence and experience; after the first year of employment the school will pay for the unqualified teacher to complete their PGCE with Buckingham University, allowing them to progress to the Newly Qualified Teacher programme within the school afterwards.

Person Specification

Full job description and person specification can be found on our website

https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies/full-time-permanent-teacher-of-computer-science

Hours:

8.20am until 4.30pm four days a week during term-time and 8.20am until 5.30pm one day a week during term-time (involvement in the after-School clubs programme). Additionally, within the first three terms only, new staff are required to attend the Monday afternoon induction training programme, from 4.30pm until 5.30pm).

There is no Saturday provision other than for the very few full-boarders, and there is no requirement for teaching staff to attend School during the weekend, other than once a year, for Founder's Day. School open days typically take place during the normal working week; not at weekends.

(Note: academic terms are typically shorter than those in the state-maintained sector, and School holidays are therefore significantly longer).

Attendance at school events outside these hours from time to time, as well as a few INSET days towards the beginning or end of school holidays. It is expected that some time will be spent during school holiday periods in developing the department and preparing teaching opportunities and materials.

Remuneration and support:

Annual salary

, paid in monthly instalments: extremely competitive recognising the seniority of the post, and in accordance with qualifications, experience and recognised skills;

Pension

(defined contribution scheme with employer's contribution at 21.3% including Death In Service and Income Protection benefits - there is a different option: eligible employees may choose to remain in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) but make up the difference in employer's contribution from a cap of 21.3% to the TPS requirement, through adjustment in salary - further information is available);

Sick-pay

;

Employee Assistance Programme

;

Parking

-free on-campus parking within the School's beautiful grounds;

Cycle to Work Scheme

Meals

- excellent meals whilst working, at no cost in the School's refectory;

Fitness gym

- free use of the School's fitness gym facilities;

Comprehensive induction programme

offered including fully-funded and nationally-recognised L3 SEND qualification, and ongoing professional development, including further specialist qualifications, supported through INSET days and training opportunities.

Safeguarding:

This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus. As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School's policies; full training is given.

To Apply:

Please visit our website and complete the online application form More House School - Teacher and Therapeutic Staff Application Form.

https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-application-form

Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit in order to learn more about the role and setting.

NB - if shortlisted you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview at the school at your own expense.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th September 2025

Interviews expected to be held on: TBC

The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Farnham GU10 3AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person