Computer Science Teacher

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Computer Science for a permanent position in Gloucester, UK. This role offers comprehensive teaching responsibilities and a supportive school environment, emphasizing mental health. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS and relevant teaching experience. Benefits include competitive pay, weekly payments, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Weekly pay with no waiting for monthly payroll

Professional development opportunities

Access to after-school clubs and activities

Microsoft Office licenses for personal use

Education discounts at UK Apple stores

Free Azure Dev tools and Headspace app

Family-friendly policies

Free onsite parking

Support from a dedicated candidate manager

Qualifications

• Required to hold UK QTS.
• Significant teaching experience in Computer Science or computing encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Full teaching responsibilities including planning, preparation, and assessment.
• Potentially oversee a tutor group.
• Engage in observed teaching and panel interviews.

Skills

Planning

Assessment

Teaching Experience in Computer Science

Supporting Students with Mental Health

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Teacher of Computer Science

Location: Gloucester

Hours: Full-Time

Type: Permanent (via trial contract)

Start date: ASAP

Pay: £162.31 - £251.71 per day during trial (MPS & UPS)

Our client is a successful secondary school delivering high-quality teaching and learning to students across Key Stages 3 - 5. Elementa is supporting the school to recruit a dedicated and caring Teacher of Computer Science. This role is open to both ECTs (induction supported) and FQTs. The school is open to candidates across MPS and UPS pay scales; however, to be considered for UPS, additional departmental and leadership duties may be required.

The school is a large secondary with a sixth form and over 1500 pupils. The sixth form has nearly 350 students, with a focus on independent learning and diverse pathways. The school emphasizes pastoral care and has invested in Student Support Services to aid students with mental health issues, collaborating with external agencies. Overall, it is a well-managed school with positive outcomes for students and a sought-after working environment for staff.

This role involves full teaching responsibilities, including planning, preparation, and assessment. Candidates with significant teaching experience in Computer Science or Computing are encouraged to apply, even if not specialized in the subject. A tutor group responsibility (year group) is likely.

The curriculum at Key Stage 3 includes topics such as Kodu, Scratch, Flowol, Python, HTML, CSS, Excel VBA, and computer components like logic gates, binary, and hexadecimal.

This is a permanent role following a standard recruitment process, including observed teaching, panel interview, and school tour. The school may offer a trial contract (60 paid days) but will primarily aim for a permanent contract from the start.

The ideal candidate will hold UK QTS. If you have a teaching qualification and specialize as a Teacher of Computer Science, please apply.

Elementa manages all applicants, handling screening, vetting, and payroll. Applicants may need to complete registration, background checks, and DBS application (cost may be applicable unless you have a current DBS on the update service).

Candidate Benefits include:

• Weekly pay with no waiting for monthly payroll
• PAYE contract with full employment protections
• Free or discounted training (Safeguarding, SEND, Behaviour, etc.)
• Welfare support from a dedicated manager
• Competitive pay scale with written variation agreement if needed
• Additional support services (tax, legal, etc.)

This role is only open to UK residents or those with legal authorization to work in the UK.

For more information, click 'Apply Now' or contact us via phone or email. Please submit your current CV. All applications will be responded to promptly.

Benefits for permanent staff include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to after-school clubs and activities
• Microsoft Office licenses for personal use
• Education discounts at UK Apple stores
• Free Azure Dev tools and Headspace app
• Family-friendly policies
• Free onsite parking
• Support from a dedicated candidate manager