We support early career teachers to meet and evidence the teaching standards. This early careers support guidance maps out our offer against the eight areas of performance you are working to achieve.
Secondary Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Discover all-round support to help raise your enthusiasm and confidence in teaching the subject that is key to your students’ future success.
I’m new to teaching computing, where do I start?
Begin your journey with us by improving your subject knowledge – a foundation to boosting your confidence as a computing teacher. We have a wide range of courses available for various topics within the curriculum. By attending our CPD, you will also be able to achieve our nationally recognised Key stage 3 and GCSE Computer Science subject knowledge and the A level Computer Science subject knowledge certificates, awarded by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
CPD to get started
Grow your confidence in supporting computer science students. Take away ready-to-use resources and successful teaching approaches from experienced teachers, supported by the latest research and evidence.
Residential
2 Days
Webinars to get started
Join one of our free ECT webinars to find out more about the support available from the NCCE.
How can I go beyond improving my subject knowledge?
Once you feel confident with your computing and computer science subject knowledge, expand your learning and development with our pedagogy-focused CPD. You can also get another of our nationally-recognised certificates – the Teach secondary computing certificate.
The STEM Community
Join the STEM Community for pedagogical support and sharing good practice. You can ask for advice there too.
Our curriculum resources
We have a wide range of resources to support you in your lessons planning and delivery. Explore the Teach Computing Curriculum and Isaac Computer Science for resources covering all topics mapped to the English exam specifications.
Effective computing pedagogy
Effective pedagogy is at the heart of good teaching and learning. Our resources will help you to embed these evidence-based practices within your classroom.
Next steps
Enrol on one (or all) of our certificates to have a structured journey to your professional development.
Explore our wide range of high-quality CPD to suit all of your development needs. Choose from a range of residential, face-to-face, remote and online courses.
Join the STEM Community of over 25,000 educators. We also have a special group for ECTs and ITTs where you can find support, ask questions and share your experience.