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Teacher of Computing

George Dixon Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands

MPS / UPS

Full time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Job role: Teacher or lecturer
Subject: Computing
Key stages: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
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Posted: 19 October 2026
Closing date: 6 November 2026

What the pay terms mean

Main pay range (MPS, M1 to M6): The pay range for qualified classroom teachers in maintained schools, set each year in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers usually move up a point each year, subject to their performance. Academies can set their own pay, but most follow it.
Upper pay range (UPS, U1 to U3): A higher range for experienced teachers who have applied and been assessed to move onto it, often called crossing the threshold.

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About the job

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Strong subject knowledge in Computing and Computer Science.
Ability to teach Computing effectively across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Knowledge of current curriculum requirements and assessment practices.
Ability to deliver engaging lessons that promote high levels of student progress.
Strong classroom management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective organisation and time management skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Ability to use technology effectively to support teaching and learning.
Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

Experience of teaching GCSE Computer Science and/or vocational ICT qualifications.
Experience of teaching A Level Computing or Computer Science.
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, JavaScript or SQL.
Understanding of cyber security, networking and emerging technologies

About George Dixon Academy

Type of school: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 998 (room for 1,129)
Free school meals: 67.2% of pupils
Trust: George Dixon Academy
Local authority: Birmingham
Address: Portland Road, Birmingham, B16 9GD
Website: George Dixon Academy website

Last inspected by Ofsted on 17 December 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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