Computer Science Teacher – Thriving Secondary School in Bristol

A thriving forward-thinking secondary school in Bristol is seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Computer Science Teacher to join its successful STEM faculty for a September start.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an energetic learning community known for academic ambition modern facilities and a supportive staff culture.

Job Overview

This well-respected school has an outstanding reputation for high standards positive student engagement and a strong commitment to digital literacy. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering engaging and rigorous Computer Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE).

Working closely with the Computing team you will design and deliver a dynamic curriculum covering computational thinking algorithm design Python programming and hardware systems. This is a full-time permanent role suited to an innovative organized and proactive educator.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality engaging Computer Science lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE)

• Plan resource and execute lessons that foster logical problem-solving coding proficiency and theoretical understanding

• Assess track and report on pupil progress preparing Key Stage 4 students for GCSE examination success

• Contribute to department enrichment initiatives such as coding clubs robotics teams and national tech competitions

• Maintain high standards of classroom management and promote an ambitious technologically curious learning environment

• Serve as a Form Tutor contributing to the pastoral wellbeing and holistic development of students

• Collaborate with department colleagues to develop innovative scheme-of-work resources and software tools

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Computing department

The School

This successful secondary school in Bristol is recognized for its vibrant ethos impressive academic progress and welcoming environment. Staff benefit from supportive leadership state-of-the-art computer suites and a collaborative working culture where ongoing professional development is actively encouraged.

The Computing department is well-resourced ambitious and supportive with a clear focus on inspiring pupils to become confident creators of technology.

Whats on Offer

• Thriving and supportive secondary school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Opportunities for specialized CPD subject leadership and career progression

• Permanent full-time contract starting September

• Convenient Bristol location with excellent public transport and road links across the South West

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will feature:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• An honors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a closely related discipline

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE Computer Science outcomes

• Strong programming skills (particularly Python) and solid theoretical computer science knowledge

• Excellent classroom management and the ability to motivate pupils of all technical abilities

• A proactive enthusiastic and flexible approach to teaching

Application

To be considered for this Computer Science Teacher opportunity in Bristol please submit your CV as soon as possible for a September start.