Computer Science Teacher | Growing Secondary Academy | Bedford, Bedfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting a Computer Science Teacher for a Bedfordshire academy to start in January 2027. The role is full-time and fixed-term for one academic year, covering KS3 and KS4 with KS5 depending on experience.

You will deliver programming, algorithms, networks, data representation and computer systems, plan practical tasks, and support exam preparation while giving clear feedback. QTS is required, and collaboration is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and strong Computer Science subject knowledge.
• Can teach programming concepts clearly and systematically.
• Confident using technology to support learning.
• Works collaboratively and responds constructively to assessment information.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 classes depending on experience.
• Cover programming, algorithms, networks, data representation and computer systems.
• Plan practical tasks that encourage logical thinking and independent problem-solving.
• Support examination preparation and provide clear feedback on pupils' work.
• Help maintain an engaging and appropriately challenging curriculum.

Skills

Programming concepts

Collaboration

Assessment feedback

Technology in learning

Education

QTS

Job description

Role: Teacher of Computer Science – KS3–KS5
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term for one academic year
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A growing secondary academy in Bedford is seeking a Computer Science Teacher to join its department in January. The role would suit someone who enjoys teaching practical programming alongside the theoretical knowledge pupils need for formal assessments.

The Role

Teach Computer Science across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 classes depending on experience.

Cover programming, algorithms, networks, data representation and computer systems.

Plan practical tasks that encourage logical thinking and independent problem-solving.

Support examination preparation and provide clear feedback on pupils' work.

Help maintain an engaging and appropriately challenging curriculum.

The Candidate

Holds QTS and has strong Computer Science subject knowledge.

Can teach programming concepts clearly and systematically.

Is confident using technology to support learning.

Works collaboratively and responds constructively to assessment information.

The Environment

The school is developing its curriculum and encourages staff to contribute ideas for practical learning and enrichment. Departmental resources and collaborative planning support are available.