PGCE Teacher of Computer Science, 1-year contract

  • Essex
  • Brentwood School
  • Fixed Term

We are seeking a passionate graduate or career-changer to join our innovative Computer Science Department through a fully salaried, school-based training route.

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are seeking a passionate graduate or career-changer to join our innovative Computer Science Department through a fully salaried, school-based training route. Starting in September 2026, this role offers a comprehensive pathway to QTS and a PGCE via the University of Buckingham, with all tuition fees fully sponsored by the School. You will receive a competitive teacher's salary, a reduced lesson allocation for study, and dedicated mentorship within a forward-thinking department that is at the heart of our school’s digital strategy and AI integration.

As a trainee teacher at Brentwood School, you will deliver a progressive curriculum - including OCR GCSE, AQA A Level, and IB Diploma - focusing on computational thinking and practical coding in C#, Java, and JavaScript. The successful candidate will teach Computer Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the possibility of some teaching in Sixth Form. This is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring educator to gain professional qualifications while being fully supported by a Senior Leadership Team that champions technological innovation.

Brentwood School ethos

We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference.

We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.

That’s what makes us Brentwood.

We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. Staff across both the Prep and Senior School enjoy a bespoke collaborative approach to professional development. We believe in being a research engaged school, with those that facilitate our in-house research programme being trained by the Institute of Education. We support many of our staff in obtaining external accreditation across a range of fields and are engaged with a number of national and international organisations. There are a range of ways that we enhance our staff experience; free gym membership, benefits hub, free lunch, free tickets to school concerts and performance to name but a few. Brentwood School has its own pay scale that is significantly above the maintained sector.

Applicants who do not have a TES account should visit our website and download an application form or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further Information

https://www.brentwoodschool.co.uk/whats-on/vacancy/pgce-teacher-of-computer-science-1-year-contract/

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Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE

  • 1034 Day Boys (3-19)
  • 37 Boarding Boys (13-18)
  • 822 Day Girls (3-19)
  • 26 Boarding Girls (13-18)
  • HMC, IAPS, ISC

01277 243 243 www.brentwoodschool.co.uk

Closing Date: 15 March 2026