Teacher of Computing & Digital Media

Job introduction

Faculty: Science & Technology

Reports to: Assistant Headteacher – Science & Technology

Hove Park School is an ambitious and innovative place to work. We strive to help young people enjoy successful lives by giving them an inspirational, academic and enriching education, with a strong emphasis on independent learning and harnessing new technology. Ofsted visited us in March 2017 and we strongly held our status as a ‘Good’ school. Our student body is multi lingual and drawn from a diverse community across Brighton and Hove.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher of Computer Science/Digital Media with a desire to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team.

Paid weeks per year: 52

Start date: 1st January 2026 (or sooner if available)

About the role

As a qualified teacher of this subject, you will possess a passion for raising academic achievement and an aptitude for overcoming barriers to learning. You will show initiative, good communication skills and a willingness to contribute as part of a Faculty passionate about its range of subjects. As an innovative and creative Computing specialist, you will have the desire to promote the next generation of developers and computer engineers.

This is an exciting time to join Hove Park School; Digital Fluency: Computer Science/Digital Media is part of the curriculum from KS3 through to KS4 and the successful candidate will thrive in our environment and will be offered opportunities for further progression. The school is unique in that students have their own iPads to use in lessons and there is a commitment to ensure that digital fluency between devices and software is a focussed part of the curriculum.

The team would welcome someone who is talented, committed, ambitious and dynamic who can offer vision energy and creativity in the teaching of Computer Science & Digital Media and support the Assistant Head of Faculty in the further development of the subject area. We are a member of the Pavilion and Downs School Alliance, with the team undertaking opportunities to further enhance their professional development.

Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 3:00 pm

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@hovepark.org.uk

Telephone: (01273) 082828

Website: www.hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Information about this post and an application form can be downloaded from our website: www.hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk/vacancies

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Company information

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