Computer Science Ect | Essex

Essex, United Kingdom

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Job Description

A high-achieving 11-18 school in Essex is seeking a committed Computer Science ECT to join its expanding Computing department from January 2026. The school emphasises high standards, strong pastoral support and investment in digital learning.
The Role
You'll teach KS3-KS4 Computer Science using well-sequenced schemes focusing on algorithmic thinking, Python fluency, computational logic and data structures. ECTs receive fully modelled explanations, guided practice routines, live coding templates and assessment rubrics to support consistent, effective delivery.
School Highlights
The school has excellent behaviour, strong STEM results and well-equipped computer suites. The department shares everything: lesson slides, coding tasks, troubleshooting guides, test banks and revision materials. New teachers receive extensive classroom support, drop-in coaching and collaborative planning time.
ECT Benefits

Weekly mentor meetings
A reduced teaching timetable
Shared assessments, coding challenges and slide banks
CPD on modelling, explanation and checking for understanding
Opportunities to teach small intervention groups or coding workshops

You'll Bring

Strong subject knowledge in Computer Science
Clear, structured explanations
Calm and positive behaviour management
A willingness to learn, adapt and collaborate

This is a superb first post for an ECT seeking a well-resourced, structured and supportive Computing team.
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