Computer Science Teacher – High-Achieving Secondary Academy in Bristol

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A premier high-achieving Secondary Academy in Bristol is seeking a professional highly analytical and exceptionally organised Computer Science Teacher to join their expanding STEM faculty. This role represents a brilliant opportunity to champion digital literacy and advanced computing skills within a heavily resourced department featuring modern network laboratories dedicated programming suites and hardware prototyping tools.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional leadership across Key Stages 3 4 and 5. The timetable will involve delivering a rich challenging curriculum covering software development architecture computational logic algorithm design and network systems at A-Level alongside data representation cyber security frameworks and software programming at GCSE. Beyond classroom teaching responsibilities include constructing comprehensive student tracking portfolios implementing targeted technical intervention tracks for code fluency managing parental correspondence and actively leading the schools competitive coding clubs robotics leagues and regional hackathons.

You will act as a primary link with parents examination boards and local technology networks requiring absolute professionalism and data accuracy at all times. Strong organisational skills are a prerequisite as you will balance heavy mock diagnostic marking cycles with real-time digital progress logging and practical code debugging cycles within a busy secondary school framework. The academy welcomes applications from proactive reliable professionals who can deconstruct complex programming syntax (such as Python or Java) and computer architecture into crisp engaging and high-impact lessons.

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Bristol with a powerful commitment to technical innovation academic rigor and student wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious vibrant city community and is known for its modern learning environments and state-of-the-art STEM resources.

Students are respectful highly motivated and analytical creating a calm and purposeful learning environment across all key stages. Staff benefit from an open collaborative professional culture highly visible leadership a manageable administrative load and an excellent framework for targeted career progression and specialized training.

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE QTS or equivalent) with a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field

• Proven experience teaching Computer Science specifications up to GCSE and A-Level

• Strong data literacy and IT skills with complete confidence using digital learning tracking systems

• Professional and proactive approach to monitoring pupil metrics and target tracking data

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced high-tech department

To apply please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.