Teacher Of Computer Science

Tradewind Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teacher of Computer Science for a thriving Academy in Croydon. The role is full-time and permanent, starting January 2026. Ideal candidates will have QTS (or equivalent), a relevant degree, and teaching experience in secondary education. Responsibilities include implementing a differentiated teaching curriculum and fostering a supportive learning environment. This position offers a supportive Academy community committed to student growth and success.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level, ideally in urban schools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver a broad and relevant Computer Science curriculum.
• Monitor and support the progress of students as a Computer Science teacher/form tutor.
• Facilitate a learning experience that provides potential for all students.

Skills

Teaching experience at secondary level

Understanding of effective teaching practices

Ability to communicate with parents

ICT skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Position: Teacher of Computer Science

Location: Academy based in Croydon

Salary: Outer London MPS 1-6 (U1-3 as appropriate)

Role: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2026

About the school and role on offer:

Tradewind are very exciting to be collaborating with a successful and thriving Academy in Croydon, South London, with a proven track record of fantastic results at all key stages in their recruitment of a talented Computer Science Teacher.

This is a mixed Academy for 1,300 students aged 11-18, with a large sixth form of over 300 students. The school has a vision that all members of the Academy community are supported and encouraged to achieve their absolute potential.

The school is part of a larger Federation that enables them to offer a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development including master's and other qualifications.

You will be joining a dedicated Computer Science department where teachers and staff collaborate with schemes of work and sharing of best practice to support their talented students.

Purpose of your role will be:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated Computer Science teaching curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Computer Science teacher/form tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential through the subject of Computer Science.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment within the Computer Science curriculum.
• To share and support the academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at Computer Science KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work.
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
• Have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

Apply

If you are seeking a Computer Science teaching position within an exciting school in the Croydon catchment area, then please apply today to have your CV immediately reviewed.