training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Cambridge
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of innovators in the heart of the UK's "Silicon Fen"?
Can you turn the abstract logic of algorithms into "lightbulb moments" and empower students to move from being passive users of technology to the creators of the future?
We are seeking a high-calibre Qualified Computer Science Teacher to join a high-achieving Secondary School in Cambridge. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a specialist who can thrive in a city known for global technological excellence. You will deliver the curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring students develop the computational thinking skills required for academic success and the modern workforce.
Your Impact: Responsibilities
- GCSE Specification Excellence: Deliver high-impact lessons focusing on both Paper 1 (Computer Systems) and Paper 2 (Computational Thinking, Algorithms, and Programming).
- Programming Mastery: Lead students through the fundamentals of Python, ensuring they can confidently handle variables, data structures, and sub-programs.
- Computer Architecture: Demystify the "brain of the computer" by teaching Von Neumann architecture, the CPU's fetch-decode-execute cycle, and memory management.
- Logic & Data: Teach students how computers represent data through Binary, Hexadecimal, and Boolean logic, using truth tables to solve complex problems.
- Algorithmic Design: Guide learners in designing robust solutions using flowcharts and pseudocode, emphasising efficiency and logical flow.
- Full Teaching Ownership: Take responsibility for planning, high-quality marking, and engaging with parents to ensure students are tracked toward their target grades.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): This is mandatory. We welcome applications from experienced teachers or ECTs with a strong technical background.
- Curriculum Knowledge: A deep understanding of current UK exam board specifications (OCR, AQA, or Edexcel).
- Adaptable Pedagogy: The ability to differentiate complex coding tasks for students of all abilities, making the subject inclusive and exciting.
- Industry Awareness: A passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies (AI, Cyber Security, etc.) to add real-world context to your lessons.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Elite Daily Rates: £150 - £220 per day
- Cambridge Network: Gain access to top-tier schools in a globally recognized hub for science and technology.
- Premier CPD: Access free, certified training in the latest EdTech, Safeguarding, and specialized SEN support.
- Dedicated Consultant: Work with Neeraj, your personal consultant who understands the Cambridge education market and will support your career development.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to the Randstad family!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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