Teacher of Computer Science

Required: September 2026

South Hampstead is seeking an exceptional Computer Science specialist with a genuine enthusiasm for technology to play a key role contributing to and taking a leading role in the development of a rapidly expanding and innovative Computer Science department.

The successful candidate will teach highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to 13 and will be able to teach programming to A Level standard and support pupil software development projects at this level.

A pupil-centred approach to teaching and learning is essential.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers with a proven track record, however,
applications would also be welcome from ECTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London's cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am.

The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.

We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.