Computer Science Teacher | Digital Learning Academy | Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a forward-looking secondary academy in Hitchin, Hertfordshire to recruit a Computer Science Teacher for the new academic year.

The role covers KS3-KS5, teaching programming concepts and preparing students for external examinations. Jan 2027 start date with MPS/UPS dependent on experience. The environment focuses on engaging resources and departmental development within the technology faculty.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Computer Science.
• Can teach programming concepts clearly to pupils with different levels of experience.
• Is confident using assessment to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science across KS3-KS5.
• Deliver lessons covering programming, algorithms, data representation and computer systems.
• Support GCSE and A-Level students with practical and theoretical work.
• Assess progress and provide clear feedback on coding and written responses.
• Contribute to enrichment opportunities that encourage pupils to explore technology.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Computer Science - KS3-KS5
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Jan 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A forward-looking secondary academy in Hitchin is seeking a Computer Science Teacher to join its technology department for the new academic year. The school is looking for a practitioner who can make programming accessible, strengthen pupils' computational thinking and prepare students for external examinations.

The Role

Teach Computer Science across KS3-KS5.

Deliver lessons covering programming, algorithms, data representation and computer systems.

Support GCSE and A-Level students with practical and theoretical work.

Assess progress and provide clear feedback on coding and written responses.

Contribute to enrichment opportunities that encourage pupils to explore technology.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong subject knowledge in Computer Science.

Can teach programming concepts clearly to pupils with different levels of experience.

Is confident using assessment to improve student outcomes.

Is keen to contribute to the continued development of the department.

The Environment

The academy promotes purposeful learning and collaborative planning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop engaging resources and encourage students to consider further study and careers in computing.