About This Role
With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive, and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.
The Post
The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated teacher to join the highly successful Computer Science and IT Department.
The post is available from 24 August 2026 on a permanent, part-time basis (38.10% to 57.14%). The post would equally suit an experienced or Early Careers Teacher (ECT). For ECTs, a full programme of training and development will be provided.
All new members of staff receive mentors to help them settle into the College. This post provides an exciting opportunity for those wishing to specialise in sixth form education. Candidates who have little or no experience teaching in post-16 are still encouraged to apply, as the Department can support those wishing to make the transition to sixth form teaching.
The Department
The Department is housed in specialist facilities in the Priory Building. The team consists of three other members of teaching staff who work in a collaborative style, contributing to central teaching resources. Students regularly progress onto university courses for Computer Science, Computing, Game Design and Business.
Courses
The Department offers the following courses:
- A Level Computer Science
- Cambridge Technical Level Information Technology
The main programming language used on the courses is Python.
Salary
The full-time salary for this post is up to £53,232 per annum.
The contact time for a full-time teacher is 21 hours per week (20 hours teaching and 1 hour Tutor). ECTs receive a 5% or 10% reduction on their timetable depending on whether they are a first or second year ECT.
Applying
Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:
- Why you are applying for the post
- A breakdown of grades, retention and value-added data, preferably for the past three years for qualifications taught or for ECTs, evidence of an outstanding placement, particularly with regard to the standard of teaching and learning
- Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post
- Programming languages you have experience with
- Evidence of your ability to work as part of a team in a flexible and professional manner
- What you are able to bring to college life outside of your teaching commitment, including extra-curricular activities
- Which courses you have experience of delivering
Safeguarding
Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.