Teacher of Computer Science Basic

About the school

CATS College Cambridge offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14 and above from around the world. Students live and study at the purpose-built Cambridge campus, preparing for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes with the aim of progressing to universities across the UK and beyond. The College maintains small class sizes and an informal atmosphere that treats students as individuals and fosters strong relationships between staff and learners. CATS College Cambridge forms part of CATS Global Schools, a group of 16 institutions providing education to 18,000 students worldwide and maintaining close links with more than 40 leading universities.

The role

CATS College Cambridge seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and well-qualified Teacher of Computer Science to teach across GCSE, Pre-A Level and A Level programmes. The post is offered at 0.6 full-time equivalent across five days and carries an immediate start. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons that enable students to achieve excellent academic progress. They will contribute to a purposeful and ambitious academic culture, support learners from diverse educational and international backgrounds, and help develop Computer Science as a dynamic and forward-looking subject within the College.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Computer Science confidently across the age and ability range, including examination classes.
• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging and challenging lessons that promote strong academic progress.
• Support students from a wide range of educational and international backgrounds.
• Contribute fully to the academic, pastoral and wider life of the College.
• Help develop Computer Science as a dynamic and forward-looking subject area.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Computing, Software Engineering or a closely related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one where appropriate.
• Successful experience of teaching Computer Science at secondary or sixth-form level.
• Strong subject knowledge, including programming, algorithms, computational thinking and computer systems.
• Competence in at least one major programming language used in school-level Computer Science, preferably Python.
• The ability to plan and deliver well-structured, engaging and challenging lessons.
• A strong understanding of assessment, feedback and examination preparation.
• High expectations of students’ academic progress, behaviour and independent study.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the welfare of young people.
• A reflective approach to professional development.

Benefits & package

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service benefit
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.