Computer Science Teacher – Progressive Secondary School

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A progressive Secondary School in Exeter is seeking a professional, highly analytical, and exceptionally organised Computer Science Teacher to join their prominent STEM faculty. This is a premier opportunity to step into a heavily funded department where software engineering, digital architecture, and computational thinking are championed across all key stages.

The successful candidate will deliver a dynamic and challenging timetable across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The curriculum covers computational logic, algorithm design, data representation, and software programming syntax (such as Python) at GCSE, alongside advanced modules in software development architecture, network system parameters, database engineering, and cyber security frameworks at A-Level. Beyond standard lessons, you will be expected to construct precise student tracking portfolios, update secure school databases, manage hardware lab asset logs, and actively coordinate the school's robotics leagues, network hackathons, and digital computing societies.

You will support crisp communication with parents, external examination boards, and local technology networks, ensuring all practical coding projects and theoretical exam logs are processed with total accuracy. Strong administrative skills are a prerequisite to balancing fast-paced practical debugging cycles with systematic tracking logs.

This is an 11 to 18 well‑established School in Exeter with a powerful commitment to technical innovation, academic rigor, and student wellbeing. The academy serves an ambitious regional community and features modernised facilities, including advanced network laboratories, specialised computer suites, and high‑spec design studios.

The computer science faculty is treated as an essential, core pillar of the wider school structure. Staff benefit from a highly supportive professional culture, visible and approachable leadership, a healthy departmental resource budget, and funded opportunities for continuous specialised technical training and software platform certifications.

A recognised 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 tracks with strong academic results

Strong data literacy and IT skills, with complete confidence using digital learning tracking platforms and code compilers

Professional and proactive approach to monitoring student progress metrics and tracking practical programming portfolios

Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast‑paced, high‑tech academic environment