Teacher of Computing

North East Combined Authority; Guisborough; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Spark Education Trust invites applications for a Teacher of Computing at Laurence Jackson School in Guisborough. Start date January 2027; 0.6 FTE, permanent contract.

We seek an outstanding classroom practitioner with energy and commitment to teach an innovative computing curriculum both in and out of the classroom, supporting continual development within the Computing department.

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Computing

Location: Laurence Jackson School

Start Date: January 2027

Actual Salary: £19,749 to £30,628 (MPS1 to UPS3)

Hours of Work: 0.6 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9.00am, Tuesday 20th October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

About the Role

We seek to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high aspirations and the enthusiasm, energy and commitment to teach in our Computing department as we move to the next stage in our development and achieve even greater success. We strive to develop the very best practice in teaching and learning and create inspirational learning experiences for all of our students. The successful candidate would, likewise, be committed to the development of themselves within the Computing department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the passion and enthusiasm to teach our innovative and exciting computing curriculum both in and out of the classroom.

About Us

We are Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools. The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have:

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere


• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve


• An aspirational curriculum for all students


• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team


• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers


• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation, please visit www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk

For further information on the school, please visit www.laurencejackson.org

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

Laurence Jackson School is committed to safeguarding, for further information on the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please visit www.laurencejackson.org