Computing Teacher - Royston

Randstad Education; Royston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive permanent salary

Career growth & security

Refer a Friend scheme £300 Love2shop

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated Computing Teacher for a permanent role at a secondary school near Royston, Hertfordshire. The position offers a stable, long-term career with a pay scale £34,069 - £52,835 per annum, depending on experience.

You will teach KS3 and KS4 (GCSE) and take full responsibilities from curriculum planning to assessments, while guiding students in Python and cybersecurity and contributing to extra-curricular coding clubs.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or QTLS.
• Proven track record as Computing Teacher or CS specialist in a UK secondary school.
• Clear communication to explain complex concepts.
• DBS Update Service (or willingness to process one via Randstad).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Computing lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).
• Own curriculum planning, demonstrations, assessments and parent consultations.
• Guide students in Python, cybersecurity, computer systems and digital literacy.
• Maintain a structured classroom and safe equipment handling.
• Develop schemes of work and run coding/robotics clubs.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Computing teaching

Classroom leadership

Education

QTS or QTLS

Tools

Python

Job description

ocation: Near Royston, Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire border

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum (MPS/UPS Outer London / Fringe / Unqualified scale dependent on experience)

Are you an innovative Computing Teacher looking to secure a stable, permanent position in a forward-thinking secondary school?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated Computing Teacher for a permanent role at an ambitious secondary school located near Royston. Whether you are an experienced Computing Teacher seeking a long-term career move or an Early Career Computing Teacher looking to complete your induction in a highly supportive environment, this opportunity provides a permanent platform to share your technological expertise.

You will join a well-resourced Computer Science and IT department equipped with modern computer labs, working alongside collaborative colleagues dedicated to delivering an inspiring, future-focused curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Engaging Computing Lessons: As an impactful Computing Teacher, you will plan and deliver high-quality Computer Science and IT lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).

• Full Permanent Teacher Duties: Take full ownership of curriculum planning, practical coding demonstrations, ongoing student assessments, and parent-teacher consultations.

• Hands-On Learning: Guide students safely and effectively through programming languages (such as Python), cybersecurity, computer systems, and digital literacy.

• Positive Environment: Maintain a focused, structured classroom dynamic where equipment is respected and pupils feel confident solving complex technical problems.

• Departmental Development: Contribute long-term to refining schemes of work, integrating new technology, and running extra-curricular coding or robotics clubs.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an approachable, skilled Computing Teacher with strong technical knowledge and excellent classroom leadership.

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Proven track record of working as a Computing Teacher or Computer Science specialist within a UK secondary school setting.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.

• Effective classroom management strategies grounded in positive encouragement and high expectations.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Permanent Salary: Annual pay to scale reflective of your experience, paid on the national teacher pay scale for schools outside London, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• Career Growth & Security: Enjoy the stability of a permanent contract within a supportive school environment near Royston that prioritises continuous professional development.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.