Computing Teacher | Secondary School | Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Marchant Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a secondary school in Leighton Buzzard to recruit a Computing Teacher for KS3–KS4 on a fixed-term contract starting January 2027, initially for two terms. You will deliver structured lessons that build digital literacy, computational thinking and programming principles, assess work and maintain a focused classroom across mixed ability groups.

QTS or equivalent is required, with a solid knowledge of the Computing curriculum and the ability to explain technical

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is required.
• Good knowledge of the Computing curriculum.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different ability groups.
• Maintains a focused, well-managed learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Computing across KS3–KS4.
• Deliver lessons covering algorithms, programming, data and digital systems.
• Develop pupils’ problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.
• Assess practical work and written understanding.
• Maintain lesson continuity by following established departmental plans.

Skills

Computing teaching

Classroom management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Teacher of Computing – KS3–KS4
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: January 2027, initially for two terms
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a Computing Teacher to cover a fixed-term staffing requirement. The successful applicant will deliver structured lessons that help pupils develop digital literacy, computational thinking and an understanding of programming principles.

The Role

Teach Computing across KS3–KS4.

Deliver lessons covering algorithms, programming, data and digital systems.

Develop pupils’ problem-solving and logical reasoning skills.

Assess practical work and written understanding.

Maintain lesson continuity by following established departmental plans.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has sound knowledge of the Computing curriculum.

Can explain technical concepts clearly to different ability groups.

Maintains a focused, well-managed learning environment.

Can commit to the fixed-term appointment from January 2027.

The Environment

The school provides established curriculum resources and opportunities for collaborative planning. The successful teacher will help pupils build confidence with technology and develop transferable digital skills.