Secondary IT & Computer Science Teacher

Academics; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated local consultant

Competitive pay

Job summary

Academics seeks an innovative IT & Computer Science teacher for a long-term supply role starting January across Wirral secondary schools.

You will deliver KS3-4 IT/CS, with potential KS5 opportunities, handling planning, assessment and department collaboration to ensure stability and progress for pupils.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning, marking and delivering IT/CS lessons across KS3 and KS4 (with KS5 opportunities for specialists).
• Secure full department integration and consistent weekly hours starting January in a Wirral secondary school.
• Track pupil progress, prepare GCSE candidates for spring assessments, and participate in department meetings and parents' evenings.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiation

GCSE exam preparation

Education

QTS or QTLS with CS/IT degree

Job description

Secondary IT & Computer Science Teacher - The Wirral - January Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an innovative, tech-savvy, and engaging Secondary IT & Computer Science Teacher for a dedicated long-term supply role starting January at a supportive secondary school across The Wirral.

Information Technology and Computer Science are critical components of the modern curriculum, empowering pupils with digital literacy, computational thinking, and coding skills. Secondary schools across the region seek dedicated educators who can deliver stable, ongoing teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. This long-term assignment offers full teaching responsibilities-including planning, assessment, and department integration-providing stability and continuity throughout the spring term and beyond.

Role Overview

Long-Term Teaching & Planning: Take full ownership of planning, marking, and delivering dynamic IT and Computer Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with Key Stage 5 opportunities available for subject specialists).

Consistent Placement: Secure full department integration and predictable weekly hours starting this January in a local Wirral secondary school.

Build Digital Skills: Teach key topics including programming (Python, HTML/CSS), cybersecurity, data management, and digital literacy.

Student Progress & Assessment: Track pupil development, prepare GCSE candidates for spring assessments/exams, and participate in departmental meetings and parents\' evenings as required.

Requirements

• Qualifications: UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Subject Knowledge: Strong command of the UK National Curriculum for ICT and Computer Science across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE exam preparation strategies (OCR, AQA, or Edexcel).
• Classroom Skills: Proven ability to manage computer lab environments, build long-term relationships with students, and implement effective differentiation.
• Compliance & Location: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) and the ability to commute around The Wirral.

Why Join Academics?

• Placement Stability: Enjoy the consistency of a long-term timetable with full competitive pay reflecting your teaching duties.
• Competitive Pay: Earn excellent daily/weekly rates paid directly through a simple online timesheet system.
• Dedicated Support: Guidance throughout your long-term assignment from a dedicated local consultant with strong connections across The Wirral.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate\'s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client\'s pay policy

Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.