Job Overview

An exciting opportunity to join Victoria College!

Are you passionate about Computer Science and digital innovation, and eager to inspire students to become confident, creative and responsible users, and creators, of technology?

Victoria College is seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Teacher of Computer Science with ICT to join our dedicated staff team. You will play a key role in shaping a curriculum that empowers students to become computationally literate, solve problems logically and creatively, and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

As an academically selective school with a long tradition of excellence, Victoria College nurtures independent thought, creativity and a lifelong appetite for learning in our students. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to that mission through outstanding teaching and innovative practice in digital education.

The closing date for this role is 4th May, with interviews held during week commencing 11th May 2026.

For further information, please contact Ozzy Parkes (Head of Faculty) at o.parkes@vcj.sch.je

Why Victoria College?

A culture of high achievement: Victoria College is recognised for excellent academic outcomes and progress across both GCSE and A Level, and supports students in progressing to leading universities and future employment pathways.

Inspirational environment: Our mission is to develop well‑rounded, resilient young men within a culture of kindness and aspiration.

Strong digital learning culture: Students benefit from modern learning facilities, access to high‑quality digital resources, and an academically ambitious curriculum designed to nurture creativity, independence and critical thinking.

Professional development: Staff enjoy a supportive programme of CPD, coaching and collaboration in a school committed to consistency, excellence and staff wellbeing. 

Working in Jersey: Teach at an HMC school in a beautiful island location, just a 40‑minute flight from the UK, with no VAT as a Crown Dependency.

What We're Looking For

Subject passion: A genuine enthusiasm for Computer Science and ICT, and a desire to inspire students through engaging and academically rigorous lessons.

Innovation: Commitment to developing a progressive and ambitious curriculum that includes coding, computational thinking, digital literacy and real‑world applications.

Organisation: Strong planning and resource‑management skills to support high‑quality teaching and learning.

Collaboration: A team‑focused approach and willingness to contribute to the wider life of the College through co‑curricular activities, reflecting our rich programme of clubs and enrichment.

Student focus: A belief in nurturing confident, independent learners who think creatively and pursue excellence with integrity and resilience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent full teaching qualification (essential).
• A degree in Computer Science, ICT or a closely related discipline (essential).
• The ability to offer a second subject (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Business, or another complementary field) is desirable.
• Experience teaching at GCSE and/or A Level Computer Science is advantageous.

The Teacher's Task

The DfESC and the representatives of the Teacher’s Unions have agreed the following statement of the Teacher’s Task in order to define more clearly the nature of teachers’ employment. It is their view that in this important work of educating Jersey’s children it is imperative that both teachers and Headteachers recognise the duty they owe to those children and the community. To this end the teacher is expected to maintain a professional commitment to their task and the Headteacher is pledged to a responsible and humane interpretation of this agreement.

Definition of the Teacher's Task

The following provides a definition of the Teachers’ Task:

1. Teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils and to ensure discipline and safety within the school community.

2. The DfESC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all teachers to share this commitment.

3. Plan, prepare, evaluate and modify as necessary personal teaching methods, work programmes and teaching materials in accordance with the DfESC curricular policies and school schemes and standards.

4. Mark and maintain records of pupils’ work in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

5. Promote the general progress and welfare of pupils in classes or groups or individually as part of the school’s pastoral and counselling arrangements.

6. Assess and record pupils’ personal and social needs, development, progress and attainment.

7. Provide or contribute to oral or written assessments and report on individual pupils and groups; consult and inform parents, co-operate with appropriate outside agencies in accordance with DfESC and school policies.

8. Contribute to and participate in corporate planning, self evaluation, in-service training and professional development in assigned areas of the curriculum and pastoral arrangements; participate in related staff meetings and school events.

9. Advise colleagues, co-operate with them on teaching programmes, methods, equipment and materials within assigned areas of the curriculum ensuring that appropriate administrative tasks are undertaken.

10. Contribute and participate in the school’s pastoral, tutorial and guidance arrangements and undertake an appropriate share of the organisation and conduct of parental consultation and staff meetings.

11. Contribute as required to the appointment, induction, professional development and assessment of junior colleagues, including new entrants to teaching.

12. Accept an appropriate share of the administrative and organisational tasks within the school, including providing support for teachers, undertaking additional curriculum or pastoral responsibilities or holding senior posts.

13. Ensure the safety and good order of pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervisions whenever pupils are authorised to be on school premises or elsewhere when the school is in session.

14. Undertaking an appropriate share of all collective responsibilities including substitution for an absent colleague subject to guaranteed non-teaching time.

15. Supervise support staff as required.

16. Order and allocate appropriate equipment and materials in accordance with DfESC and school policies and schemes.

17. Co-operate as required with teachers in other schools and colleges on curricular, pastoral and administrative matters.