About This Role
MPS / UPR
September 2026
Full Time or Flexible Working Options available
Permanent
A Rare Opportunity to Join a Thriving and Ambitious School
The Elizabethan Academy is an oversubscribed and highly regarded 11–19 stand‑alone academy with an exceptional reputation for supporting both students and staff. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their wellbeing, professional growth, and long‑term development.
As an innovative and outward‑facing academy, we empower teachers to be creative in their pedagogy while ensuring students receive the high‑quality education they deserve. Subject expertise is highly valued here, and we invest significantly in tailored CPD. We believe teachers learn best from one another, which is why coaching and collaborative development are embedded in our practice.
This is an exciting moment to join us. Under the leadership of our new Principal, we are building on recent successes and implementing positive changes that will help drive the next stage of our journey towards excellence.
Why Join Us?
Exceptional Professional Development - We provide clear career pathways, leadership development, coaching, mentoring, secondment opportunities, and full support for staff undertaking NPQs.
A Collaborative and Coaching‑Driven Culture - Professional growth is at the heart of our ethos. Staff at all stages of their careers benefit from a supportive coaching model.Teacher of Computing
A Strong Focus on Staff Wellbeing - We are proud to be recognised as a Brilliant School and hold the Wellbeing Award for Schools.
A Commitment to Excellence - Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2024) judged the Academy as Good with many outstanding features.
An Inclusive and Welcoming Community - We value diversity and work hard to ensure every member of our community feels respected and supported.
Modern, Purpose‑Built Facilities - Staff and students benefit from excellent specialist spaces and resources across the Academy.
The Role: Teacher of Computing (MPS/UPS)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative Teacher of Computing to join our team. This role is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. The successful candidate will teach across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities at KS5 for the right applicant.
Our Ideal Candidate will:
Embrace and role‑model our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
Bring passion and ambition to the teaching of Computing, inspiring students at every level.
Demonstrate optimism, belief in every student’s potential, and commitment to raising achievement.
Make a positive and proactive contribution to wider school life — whether as a Form Tutor, through extra‑curricular clubs, or by introducing an enrichment activity linked to their own interests.
Join Us
We are extremely proud of our school and warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us. Those who do often leave inspired by our welcoming community, supportive environment, and commitment to excellence. We also invite you to explore our Strategic Plan on our Information for Candidates page to see how we continue to thrive as a stand-alone academy, using our independence to drive innovation and success.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
The Academy is committed to equality of experience for all staff and students. We operate safer recruitment, robust child protection procedures and require evidence of DBS clearance for all employees. Checks will also be made with previous employers. Please read our Information for Candidates for additional information
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Full details are available and you may apply online by visiting https://elizabethanacademy.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies or for application assistance email HR Manager Helen Upson upsonh@elizabethan.notts.sch.uk
Closing date for applications
9am on Tuesday 14th April 2026
Interviews taking place Tuesday 21st April 2026