Aspiring CS Teacher (ECT) – KS3/GCSE with Mentoring & CPD

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Computer Science ECT starting January 2026. The role involves delivering lessons in KS3 ICT Python programming and GCSE Computer Science, while supporting digital literacy. Candidates should have a PGCE or SCITT with QTS, a strong grasp of programming fundamentals, and a willingness to enhance their teaching practice. The position offers a collaborative environment with mentoring for early-career teachers.

Benefits

Weekly ECT mentoring

Access to extensive CPD resources

Supportive SLT

Qualifications

• Ability to explain algorithms, data handling and computing concepts clearly.
• Eagerness to develop classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned lessons that support the development of digital literacy.
• Teach KS3 ICT Python programming and GCSE Computer Science.
• Support the development of digital literacy and contribute to coding clubs and enrichment opportunities.

Skills

Strong programming fundamentals

Teaching KS3 ICT Python programming

Teaching GCSE Computer Science

Education

PGCE / SCITT with QTS (or pending)

Job description

A local educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Computer Science ECT starting January 2026. The role involves delivering lessons in KS3 ICT Python programming and GCSE Computer Science, while supporting digital literacy. Candidates should have a PGCE or SCITT with QTS, a strong grasp of programming fundamentals, and a willingness to enhance their teaching practice. The position offers a collaborative environment with mentoring for early-career teachers.