Job description
Job Title: Computer Science Teacher
Location: Southampton
Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate/Easter 2025 start
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent/Fixed-term
Are you a passionate and innovative Computer Science Teacher eager to inspire the next generation of digital pioneers? Do you have the expertise to equip students with the essential programming, coding and computational thinking skills needed in today’s technology-driven world?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Computer Science Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to deliver engaging lessons that foster curiosity, problem-solving and creativity in computing.
About the Role/Role Overview
As a Computer Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons in programming, algorithms, data representation and emerging technologies across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential opportunities to teach at A-Level. You will inspire students to develop a deep understanding of computational thinking and digital literacy, preparing them for future careers in technology and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons in Computer Science, aligned with the national curriculum.
- Teach fundamental computing concepts, including coding (Python, Java, or other relevant languages), networking, cyber security and software development.
- Support students in developing their programming and coding skills through hands-on projects and real-world applications.
- Stay updated with advancements in technology and incorporate new developments into lesson planning.
- Promote extracurricular computing activities, such as coding clubs, robotics competitions and hackathons.
Computer Science Teacher requirements: To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or overseas qualified teacher is a must.
- Proven experience teaching Computer Science at the secondary level, ideally across Key Stages 3 and 4 (A-level experience is desirable).
- Strong subject knowledge in programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C++) and computational theory.
- A passion for integrating real-world technological advancements into classroom teaching.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire students in the field of computing.
- A commitment to inclusive education, with the ability to differentiate teaching for diverse learning needs.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package, reflective of your experience and qualifications.
- Flexible work opportunities to suit your career aspirations.
- Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
- Access to professional development and career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to inspire and shape the future of young digital innovators.
If you are an inspiring Computer Science Teacher ready to make a difference in Southampton’s educational community, we would love to hear from you!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Computer Science Teacher’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.