Teacher of Computer Science & IT

Location: Tower Hamlets, East/Inner London

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

A forward-thinking, technology-driven secondary school and Sixth Form in the heart of Tower Hamlets is seeking a sharp, innovative, and dynamic Teacher of Computer Science to join their expanding STEM faculty. Situated on the doorstep of London’s major tech and financial hubs, this is an outstanding opportunity for a computing specialist, whether an experienced practitioner looking to lead advanced coding initiatives or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to demystify software engineering, computational thinking, and cybersecurity for a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Computer Science, you will bridge foundational digital literacy with cutting-edge software development and algorithms. Joining a tech-enabled department, you will deliver interactive programming labs and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Computer Science / Vocational IT), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Computer Science / IT), preparing students to navigate and shape the modern digital landscape.

• Environment: A flagship Inner London secondary school featuring dual-screen computing suites, high-spec hardware, cloud-based IDE networks, and strong ties to East London's tech sector

• Culture: A highly collaborative STEM department supported by a dedicated network team, shared digital lesson frameworks, and progressive leadership that prioritizes innovation

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rigorous, hands-on Computer Science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering algorithm design, programming syntax (Python, Java, or C#), system architecture, and network security.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations and practical programming projects using data-driven progress tracking and diagnostic code reviews.

• Embed real-world tech developments, ethical AI discussions, and digital safety standards into daily learning to foster responsible tech leaders.

• Track and evaluate student progress, implementing targeted intervention routines to stretch advanced coders while scaffolding logic and syntax concepts for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as cyber-competitions, hackathons, robotics clubs, gaming development groups, and university computing pathways.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related quantitative field.

• Demonstrated track record or capability of delivering high-quality Computer Science teaching across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level Computer Science teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national computing examination board specifications (e.g., OCR, AQA, Edexcel) and proficiency in teaching text-based programming languages (primarily Python).

• Superior classroom management, logical problem-solving demonstration skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for digital technologies and code.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage Coordination, Computing Lead, or IT Enrichment.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured onboarding, and access to staff health and wellbeing schemes.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, tech-savvy Computer Science specialist eager to empower the next generation of software engineers and innovators at a dynamic secondary school in Tower Hamlets, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.