Computer Science/ ICT teacher - Cambridge

Ask yourself these three questions...

• Do you love inspiring students through programming, algorithms, and advanced ICT concepts?

• Can you build an engaging classroom that takes pupils from KS3 basics all the way to A-Level Computer Science?

• Are you looking for an immediate temp-to-perm teaching opportunity in Cambridge?

Computer Science / ICT Teacher (QTS)

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term (Temp-to-Perm)

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Are you an innovative Computer Science / ICT Teacher looking to secure an immediate, long-term position with a seamless pathway to a permanent contract?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting a dedicated Computer Science / ICT Teacher to join an ambitious secondary school and sixth form in Cambridge. Available for an immediate start, this full-time temp-to-perm role offers the perfect mix of immediate long-term stability and long-term career progression within a thriving department.

As a Computer Science / ICT Teacher, you will deliver a dynamic digital curriculum spanning KS3, GCSE (KS4), and A-Level (KS5), inspiring students across all key stages to master coding, cybersecurity, and computational thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Impact Lessons: As an impactful Computer Science / ICT Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging theory and practical lessons across KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A-Level).

• Full Curriculum Ownership: Take full responsibility for class preparation, advanced programming demonstrations (such as Python, Java, or C#), ongoing pupil assessment, and exam preparation.

• Support Sixth Form Progression: Guide A-Level Computer Science students through complex algorithms, system architecture, object-oriented programming, and project coursework.

• Positive Learning Environment: Maintain a focused, supportive lab environment where equipment is respected and pupils feel confident solving complex technical problems.

• Departmental Contribution: Collaborate with colleagues to refine schemes of work across all key stages and support extra-curricular coding, robotics, or cybersecurity clubs.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for an approachable, highly skilled Computer Science / ICT Teacher with strong technical expertise and confident classroom leadership across all key stages.

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Proven track record of working as a Computer Science / ICT Teacher delivering up to KS5 (A-Level) within a UK secondary or FE setting.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain complex computational concepts clearly to students of all ability levels.

• Effective classroom management strategies grounded in positive encouragement and high expectations.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates from £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• Temp-to-Perm Pathway: Start immediately on a flexible long-term contract with a direct route to securing a permanent position at the school.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.