Graduate Computing Teacher

Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching that sensitively considers all children’s backgrounds and needs; making educational equity a reality.

Locations: London, Birmingham, Hastings, Portsmouth, Southampton

Bursaries and scholarships from: £28,000 to £31,000

Closing date: Recruitment runs on a rolling basis until places are full - early applications are advised

Starting: September 2026

‘I chose Ark Teacher Training because of the quality of the programme and the care I knew I’d receive throughout. It was the best way for me to become the best teacher I can be.’ Sam, Graduate Teacher Trainee

You will be training to be a Computing Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Computing. Join our 14th cohort on our ‘Outstanding’ (OFSTED, 2022) Teacher Training programme this September! Last year saw over 200 trainees join the programme and we are already looking forward to our next cohort, which you could be part of!

About Ark Teacher Training: Ark Teacher Training (ATT) has consistently earned the ‘Outstanding’ status from Ofsted. With Goldsmiths University awarding the PGCE element of the programme, we offer you the perfect balance of theory and practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be.

Special features of our programme include:

• Wellbeing is our top priority; we provide dedicated support and prioritise you personally so that you can enjoy a sustainable career in education.
• Benefit from the perfect blend of theory and practice; our trainees start on a reduced timetable, giving them more time to reflect and develop their expertise.
• One of the highest investors in professional development of any schools group; we equip you with the tools you need to be the best you can be, at every stage of your career.
• We believe in the power of our people and the beauty of diversity; we value individuals’ unique qualities and expertise, which cultivates the growth of special talents to enrich our vibrant community.
• Our credibility comes from our connections with acclaimed, national and international educational research; we set goals to enhance our professional practice that are person-centred and evidence-based.

Key responsibilities:

• To engage in daily professional development activities
• To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
• To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
• To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
• To contribute to the effective working of the school

Key requirements:

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
• A degree or A level in Computing / a related subject
• Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• An aptitude for teaching

Diversity and Inclusion: Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened.