Secondary trainee teachers
Becoming a secondary computing teacher and delivering computer science lessons comes with a need for in-depth subject knowledge and great teaching skills to inspire students into fulfilling qualifications and careers.
As a specialist you may already have an extensive knowledge of computer science. Our courses will support you to align this with teaching the subject from key stage 3 up to A level. You will gain pedagogical insight to complement your initial teacher training course with our high-quality CPD. You can join one of our free webinars to find out more about the support available from the NCCE.
Our free resources
We have a wide range of resources to support 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.
Early career support guide
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.
Begin your journey with us by improving your subject knowledge – a foundation to boosting your confidence as a computing teacher. We have a 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.
You are likely to be in a small department or not have access to many specialists in your placement schools. Join the Secondary ITT and ECT Community on the STEM Community website and be part of a network with other ITTs and ECTs. Ask questions, share ideas and benefit from debate. You will find details of our webinar programme and the STEM Insights podcast in the community.
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.
Discover our comprehensive page for Early Career Teachers to help raise your enthusiasm and confidence in teaching the subject that is key to the students’ future success.