Computing Teacher - Secondary School - Leicester

Marchant Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester-based secondary school is seeking a Computing Teacher for a full-time, permanent role starting September 2026. You will teach Computing across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities depending on experience, and contribute to curriculum development.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons that build computational thinking, programming and digital literacy, while supporting inclusion and high standards of progress in a collaborative department.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Computing or a related discipline.
• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Computing or Computer Science at secondary level.
• Strong knowledge of programming and computational thinking.
• Experience teaching across KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computing across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities depending on experience.
• Deliver engaging lessons that develop computational thinking, programming and ICT skills.
• Differentiate effectively to meet a range of abilities in a collaborative department.
• Support inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Skills

KS3

KS4

KS5

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computing

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Computing Teacher - Secondary School - Leicester

Are you an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Computing Teacher looking for a new permanent opportunity from September 2026? A well-established secondary school in Leicester is seeking a committed and knowledgeable teacher to join its Computing department on a full-time, permanent basis.

Computing Teacher Role

Teaching Computing across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities depending on experience

Full-time, permanent Computing Teacher

September 2026 start

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who wants to join a supportive school where Computing is valued as an important part of the curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons that give students a strong understanding of computational thinking, programming, digital technologies and computer science.

You will teach students with a range of abilities and will be expected to make challenging concepts accessible through clear explanations, practical activities and well-structured lessons. The school is keen to appoint someone who can bring energy to the classroom while maintaining high expectations around behaviour, effort and academic progress.

You will become part of a collaborative department where colleagues share resources, support one another and work together to improve outcomes. There will also be opportunities to contribute ideas to curriculum development and wider enrichment activities.

Computing Teacher - School Information

The school is a well-established Secondary School in Leicester with a strong commitment to high standards, positive relationships and student development.

The school provides a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for further education, employment and life beyond school. Students are encouraged to become independent learners and are supported to develop confidence in their abilities.

The school has a calm and purposeful atmosphere, with clear expectations around behaviour and learning. Staff are encouraged to build positive relationships with students and create classrooms where pupils feel confident asking questions and challenging themselves.

Professional development is an important part of the school's culture. Teachers benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, develop their classroom practice and contribute to wider school initiatives.

Computing is increasingly important to students' future opportunities, and the school is committed to ensuring that pupils develop both the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills required to succeed.

Computing Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science, Computing or a related discipline.

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Experience teaching Computing or Computer Science at secondary level.

Strong knowledge of programming and computational thinking.

Experience teaching across KS3 and KS4.

GCSE Computer Science teaching experience is desirable.

KS5 experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Ability to differentiate effectively.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

Ability to use practical and theoretical approaches within lessons.

Commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.

ECTs with strong Computing subject knowledge are welcome to apply.

The salary for this Computing Teacher position will be paid to scale on a permanent contract at MPS1 - UPS3, depending on experience.

Computing Teacher - Secondary School - Leicester • Leicester, England, United Kingdom