Secondary Computer Science/ICT Teacher
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: Competitive Salary
Age Group: Key Stages 3 - 5
Protocol Education are seeking a Qualified Computer Science/ICT Teacher for a reputable Secondary School based in London.
Are you an experienced and passionate Computer Science/ICT teacher looking for a new opportunity in a dynamic Secondary School in London? Protocol Education is recruiting on behalf of a reputable Secondary School seeking a qualified ICT Teacher to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting chance to inspire the next generation of tech-savvy students in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Teach Computer Science and ICT across KS3, KS4, and possibly KS5, delivering engaging lessons in both theoretical and practical aspects of the curriculum.
Lesson Planning and Delivery: plan and deliver high-quality, interactive lessons that promote critical thinking and creativity, ensuring students achieve their best outcomes.
Assessment and Feedback: provide regular feedback to students, assessing their progress through marking assignments, tests, and other assessments.
Classroom Management: maintain a positive and disciplined classroom environment, ensuring students are on task and adhering to school rules.
Collaborate with Staff: work closely with other departments to develop cross-curricular initiatives and ensure consistency in student progress.
Stay Current with Technology Trends: keep up to date with the latest developments in the ICT and Computer Science fields, incorporating new technologies and teaching methods into your lessons.
Support Students: provide guidance and support to students with varying levels of ability, adapting teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles.
The Ideal Candidate:
- A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or equivalent teaching qualification.
- A Degree in Computer Science, ICT, or a related subject (essential).
- PGCE or other recognised teaching qualification (preferred).
- Strong understanding of the National Curriculum for ICT and Computer Science.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience teaching Computer Science and ICT in a Secondary School setting, ideally at KS3, KS4, and KS5.
- A deep understanding of programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C++), databases, and networking.
- Experience with educational technology and the use of software tools in the classroom to enhance learning (e.g., coding platforms, online learning tools).
- Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
- Ability to differentiate lessons to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including those with additional learning needs.
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage students and work collaboratively with staff.
Your Benefits
- Competitive Salary Package.
- Weekly Pay.
- Opportunities for Professional Development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy.
- Dedicated and Experienced Personal Consultant as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Protocol Education.
- The chance to be part of the UK's Largest Education Recruitment Agency Provider.
- Wide opportunities for local work in Central London and surrounding areas.
- Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in Education as part of our Future Teachers Programme.
Ready to Apply?
If you feel this role is a great fit for you, please submit your CV below, and we'll get in touch with you ASAP.
Please Note: this role requires an immediate start – before applying, please ensure you have a DBS on the Update Service and all relevant ID documentation to clear and place you as soon as possible.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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