Computer Science Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Computer Science Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield starting January 2025. The role involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, bringing coding concepts to life, and working collaboratively with a supportive department. Candidates must have UK QTS or a relevant qualification, strong subject knowledge, and a passion for helping students. Competitive weekly pay, access to training resources, and a smooth registration process offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to CPD Academy

Friendly consultant support

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4 Computer Science preferred.
• Passion for making complex concepts accessible.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science to students in KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage student engagement in digital technologies.
• Collaborate with other teachers to share resources and ideas.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Computer Science

Ability to teach coding and problem solving

Effective communication with students

Education

UK QTS or relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Computer Science Teacher – January Start

Location: Wakefield
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: Paid weekly through PAYE

Love the buzz of a well‑run computer science lesson, the quiet joy of a student cracking their first bit of code, or the moment someone realises algorithms are… actually pretty cool? This one’s for you.

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield looking for a Computer Science Teacher to join their team from January. The school’s got great leadership, a calm feel, and a department that’s genuinely excited to bring someone new on board.

What you’ll be doing

• Teaching Computer Science across KS3 and KS4
• Bringing coding, problem solving, and all things digital to life
• Working with a supportive department that shares resources and ideas
• Helping students build confidence in a subject that shapes their future

What the school is looking for

• UK QTS or relevant teaching qualification
• Strong subject knowledge, especially at GCSE
• Someone who enjoys making tricky concepts click
• A teacher who brings energy, structure, and a bit of creativity

What you’ll get from Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Access to our CPD Academy, completely free
• A friendly consultant who actually listens and keeps things simple
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
• A smooth, supportive registration process
• Referral bonuses if you send great educators our way

If you’re ready for a role that’s equal parts challenge and reward, let’s chat. Pop your CV over or drop me a quick message and I’ll sort the rest.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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