Computer Science Teacher – Outstanding School – Lambeth

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An Outstanding School in Lambeth is seeking a Computer Science Teacher to inspire students across KS3 and KS4, deliver engaging programming lessons and prepare learners for GCSE Computer Science. This full-time, permanent role offers an immediate start and a supportive department.

You will plan schemes of work, assess progress, differentiate for different abilities and promote responsible use of technology while collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or eligible Early Career Teacher status.
• Degree or strong subject knowledge in Computer Science or related field.
• Confident teaching computing at secondary level (KS3/KS4).
• Knowledge of programming and computational thinking.
• Understanding of the GCSE Computer Science curriculum.
• Demonstrates effective lesson planning, assessment and classroom management.
• Able to support students with varying levels of programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Computer Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach programming, algorithms and computational thinking.
• Develop understanding of computer systems, networks and data.
• Prepare learners for GCSE Computer Science assessments and examinations.
• Use practical coding tasks to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
• Support students in debugging programmes and improving solutions.
• Differentiate lessons for different levels of experience.
• Assess progress through classwork, projects and formal assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and clear targets for improvement.
• Promote responsible, safe and ethical use of technology.
• Maintain high expectations and support independent learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work and teaching resources.

Skills

KS3/KS4 Teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or eligible Early Career Teacher

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Computer Science Teacher – Outstanding School – Lambeth

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

An Outstanding secondary school in Lambeth is seeking an enthusiastic Computer Science Teacher to join its department. The school is looking for a teacher who can develop students’ understanding of computing, programming and digital systems while encouraging logical thinking, creativity and responsible technology use.

This is an opportunity for a passionate educator to help students develop the digital knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for further study and an increasingly technology-focused world. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons and support learners in progressing from foundational computing concepts to more advanced programming and computational thinking.

• Computer Science Teacher Role

• Teaching Computer Science across KS3 and KS4

• Preparing students for GCSE Computer Science

• Location: Lambeth, London

• Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid to scale

• Full-time, permanent position

• Immediate start available

Computer Science Teacher – Role and Responsibilities

You will deliver lessons that develop students’ understanding of algorithms, programming, computer systems, data representation and digital responsibility. Through practical tasks and structured problem-solving activities, students should learn to break down complex problems, design solutions and evaluate their work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Computer Science lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Teaching programming, algorithms and computational thinking.

• Developing students’ understanding of computer systems, networks and data.

• Preparing learners for GCSE Computer Science assessments and examinations.

• Using practical coding tasks to reinforce theoretical knowledge.

• Supporting students in debugging programmes and improving their solutions.

• Differentiating lessons to support students with different levels of experience.

• Assessing progress through classwork, projects and formal assessments.

• Providing constructive feedback and clear targets for improvement.

• Promoting responsible, safe and ethical use of technology.

• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and independent learning.

• Collaborating with colleagues to develop schemes of work and teaching resources.

Computer Science Teacher – School Information

Based in Lambeth, the school aims to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment in which students can develop academically and prepare for future opportunities. The Computer Science department plays an important role in helping pupils understand the technology that shapes modern communication, business and everyday life.

The successful applicant will work with colleagues to create lessons that balance theoretical understanding with practical application. You will encourage students to experiment, think logically and learn from mistakes while building the confidence to tackle increasingly complex computing tasks.

Computer Science Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate should:

• Hold QTS or be an eligible Early Career Teacher.

• Have a degree or strong subject knowledge in Computer Science or a related field.

• Be confident teaching computing at secondary level, particularly KS3 and KS4.

• Have knowledge of programming and computational thinking.

• Understand the GCSE Computer Science curriculum.

• Demonstrate effective lesson planning, assessment and classroom management.

• Be able to support students with different levels of programming experience.

• Maintain high expectations and contribute positively to departmental development.

Salary

The role is paid on the MPS1–UPS3 scale, depending on experience and qualifications.