Teacher of Computer Science

Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Chelmsford

Job Ref No. ECC5410-196S

Position Type: Teacher

Pay Range: M1 £32,916 to UPS3 £51,048

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026

Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/05/2026 4pm

Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in applying for the post of Teacher of Computer Science. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach their specialism at both GCSE and A level within the school. Should you decide to apply and be successful you will be joining a school which, from your first visit, will strike you as vibrant, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, and above all a very happy school.

The successful applicant will benefit from a wide range of experience at our school, with staff participation in all elements of school life being highly encouraged. As a selective girls' grammar school, we are a leading academic school community which provides excellence in education and opportunity for the girls who attend, noting our involvement with The Prince's Teaching Institute (PTI) and National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE). This is further underpinned in school by the success of two initiatives; CCHS Institute, providing academic lectures & seminars and essay competitions, and CCHS Aspire, supporting our able students with applications to Cambridge, Oxford and other Russell Group universities. Our outstanding pastoral support starts with our socially inclusive Future Stories entrance test and continues with our Leaders of Tomorrow programme. We provide a SEND Quiet Room, Pastoral Hub and have strong links with a myriad external services. CCHS holds the Carnegie Centre of Excellence School Mental Health Gold Award and the Carers Trust & The Childrens Society Young Carers Award and we have been recognised by The Great British Schools Guide as being one of England's most well-behaved and safest schools.

We pride ourselves on our Commitment to Staff which is a living document aimed at providing the best environment for colleagues to succeed in their role, and this will evolve as are our responsibilities as a forward-thinking employer.

We are seeking to appoint a person with the skills, knowledge, and experience to complement the existing team of teachers and leaders. Above all, we are looking for a committed individual with a genuine interest in providing the highest quality in every aspect of the role as our students deserve the very best we can provide, to inspire them to succeed. This is a wonderful opportunity for a well-qualified Computer Science teacher, to join a thriving and dynamic department, with motivated students, dedicated staff, and excellent facilities.

If you feel that Chelmsford County High School for Girls can provide the challenges and opportunities you are looking for, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications must be made via the MyNewTerm platform, via our website. Interveiws will be held on a rolling basis as and when suitable applications are received and we reserve the right to recruit before the deadline.

The Academy Board of Trustees is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.

Information about the School

Located in the heart of Chelmsford, Chelmsford County High School for Girls is one of the most successful girls' selective schools in the country.

We are rated as an "outstanding" school, a badge we are proud to hold and which applies to all areas of the School's activities.

Chelmsford County High School for Girls has been a single academy trust since 2011. This status offers us a range of opportunities to pursue academic goals whilst running the school as a limited company. The School expanded to 6 forms of entry in September 2020 in response to increasing demand for grammar school places in the area and over 1,300 girls sit our entrance test each year. This expansion was completed in September 2024, with Sixth Form numbers rising to over 375 students.

Our school is led by a strong team of senior staff and trustees who are constantly striving for excellence, seizing all opportunities for the benefit of our students and our staff.

You will also find it useful to visit the school website. 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.

Contact Information

Mrs Rae Dale, HR Manager
Broomfield Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1RW

Telephone: 01245 352592
Email: HR@cchs.co.uk

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We are seeking to appoint a person with the skills, knowledge, and experience to complement the existing team of teachers and leaders. Above all, we are looking for a committed individual with a genuine interest in providing the highest quality in every aspect of the role as our students deserve the very best we can provide, to inspire them to succeed. This isa wonderful opportunity fora well-qualifiedComputer Science teacher, to join a thriving and dynamic department, with motivated students, dedicated staff, and excellent facilities.

The successful applicant will benefit from a wide range of experience at our school, with staff participation in all elements of school life being highly encouraged. As a selective girls' grammar school, we are a leading academic school community which provides excellence in education and opportunity for the girls who attend, noting our involvement with The Prince's Teaching Institute (PTI) and National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE). This is further underpinned in school by the success of two initiatives; CCHS Institute, providing academic lectures & seminars and essay competitions, and CCHS Aspire, supporting our able students with applications to Cambridge, Oxford and other Russell Group universities. Our outstanding pastoral support starts with our socially inclusive Future Stories entrance test and continues with our Leaders of Tomorrow programme. We provide a SEND Quiet Room, Pastoral Hub and have strong links with a myriad external services. CCHS holds the
Carnegie Centre of Excellence School Mental Health Gold Award and the Carers Trust & The Children's Society Young Carers Award and we have been recognised by The Great British Schools Guide as being one of England's most well-behaved and safest schools.

We pride ourselves on our Commitment to Staff which is a living document aimed at providing the best environment for colleagues to succeed in their role, and this will evolve as are our responsibilities as a forward-thinking employer., Located in the heart of Chelmsford, Chelmsford County High School for Girls is one of the most successful girls' selective schools in the country.

We are rated as an "outstanding" school, a badge we are proud to hold and which applies to all areas of the School's activities.

Chelmsford County High School for Girls has been a single academy trust since 2011. This status offers us a range of opportunities to pursue academic goals whilst running the school as a limited company. The School expanded to 6 forms of entry in September 2020 in response to increasing demand for grammar school places in the area and over 1,300 girls sit our entrance test each year. This expansion was completed in September 2024, with Sixth Form numbers rising to over 375 students.

Our school is led by a strong team of senior staff and trustees who are constantly striving for excellence, seizing all opportunities for the benefit of our students and our staff.

You will also find it useful to visit the school website www.cchs.co.uk.
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.

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