Teacher of Computing & Computer Science

Location: Manchester, North West England

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, technology-driven secondary school and Sixth Form in Manchester is seeking an articulate, tech-savvy, and dynamic Teacher of Computing to join their high-performing Digital Media & STEM faculty. Positioned in the heart of Greater Manchester’s thriving digital and tech sector, this is an outstanding opportunity for a computing specialist, whether an experienced educator eager to lead A-Level Computer Science and software development modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to foster algorithmic thinking, coding mastery, and technological innovation across a curious student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Computing, you will translate programming languages, computational logic, cybersecurity concepts, and hardware systems into hands-on, high-rigor learning. Joining a collaborative and forward-thinking department, you will deliver compelling theoretical and practical lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Computer Science / Vocational IT), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Computer Science / BTEC Information Technology), equipping young people with the computational reasoning and software development skills vital for top university pathways and modern tech careers.

• Environment: A cutting-edge Manchester secondary school featuring state-of-the-art computer labs, high-spec dual-monitor workstations, physical computing kit (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit), industry-standard IDEs (e.g., Python, Java, SQL environments), and cloud learning tools

• Culture: A progressive, supportive department dedicated to practical problem-solving, collaborative code review, cybersecurity awareness, and active links with regional technology hubs

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, engaging Computing lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering algorithms, data structures, high-level programming (Python/Java), computer architecture, networks, and cybersecurity.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and vocational candidates thoroughly for written examinations and practical programming projects through live coding demonstrations, debugging workshops, and data-driven progress tracking.

• Foster an inclusive, growth-mindset classroom environment that encourages logical inquiry, computational resilience, and creative software problem-solving.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, implementing targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring coders while scaffolding complex logic for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to department enrichment, such as cyber discovery clubs, robotics competitions, game development societies, hackathons, and local university tech taster sessions.

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/technical discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Computing instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/A-Level Computer Science teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Practical coding proficiency in textual languages (especially Python) alongside thorough knowledge of national examination board specifications (e.g., OCR, AQA, Edexcel, Pearson BTEC).

• Outstanding classroom presence, exceptional logical communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for digital technology and computing logic.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Manchester Local Authority / Academy Main & Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage Computing Coordination, Computer Science Lead, or Digital Strategy Lead.

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

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Computing specialist ready to empower the next generation of software engineers, cybersecurity experts, and digital innovators at a dynamic secondary school in Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.