Teacher of Computer Science - Full-time

Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-5443-334T
• Posted:11/03/2026
• Pay:MPS to UPS depending on experience
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 28 April 2026

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Full time

Permanent: Starting September 2026

Salary: MPS - UPS depending on experience

Location: Tonbridge Grammar School, Kent

Join a thriving Computer Science department where academic excellence, strong student demand and a culture of curiosity shape every lesson. We are looking for an inspiring Computer Science teacher with a passion for engaging highly motivated learners. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, you will thrive in our supportive, intellectually stimulating environment.  Our strong mentoring culture, collaborative team and highly engaged students make TGS an excellent place to begin or develop your teaching career. ECTs will receive structured support, protected time and expert guidance to help you thrive. 

From September 2026, new Year 12 students will follow A Level courses, with Computer Science a popular subject in the Sixth Form. Computer Science is a strong options subject at study GCSE in Years 10–11. Students in Years 7-9 learn through collaborative inquiry in our Middle Years Programme. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to high‑quality teaching and deep computational thinking.  
 
We offer an extensive CPD programme, leadership development opportunities and strong support for staff wellbeing. 
 
Tonbridge Grammar School is an outstanding, high‑performing state grammar school with a mixed Sixth Form and a vibrant, ambitious student body. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 
 
Apply now to join a forward‑thinking team and a community where every member is valued and supported to succeed.

 We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer:

• 5 Additional INSET days a year
• Free use of our Fitness suite
• Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs
• Parking/electric car charging
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active staff community and socials

 Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Closing Date: Monday 20 April 9am

Interview: Tuesday 28 April

Information about the school

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high performing state grammar school in Kent. Educating girls aged 11 to 16 years and with a co-ed sixth form, TGS regularly features in listings of the top ranked schools in the South East and the UK.   In our most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, inspectors judged that Tonbridge Grammar School maintained the standards identified in their 2019 inspection; ‘outstanding for overall effectiveness’. We have a vibrant enrichment programme and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. There is a real sense of community with staff, students and parents/carers working together.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students and consistently work to remove any barriers to progress and believe in fulfilling the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) outlined in The Equality Act 2010. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly O'Neill
• Address:Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR
• Telephone: 01732 365125
• Email: personnel@tgs.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Teacher of Computer Science Job Profile
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