[Hiring] Teacher of Computer Science @Crimson Education

Role Description

Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives? Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base through part-time teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally.

We are seeking an outstanding and motivated Teacher of Computer Science to join our Greenwich campus. This is a fully remote, part-time teaching role (13 periods per week) delivering live, synchronous lessons to small classes (maximum 15 students) across Key Stage 3 and iGCSE.

• Teaching load: 13 periods per week
• Lesson length: 45 to 55 minutes
• Typical working hours within: 7:00 to 15:00 (UK time)
• Most lessons scheduled between 7:00 and 14:00 (UK time)
• Some teaching may occur earlier for staff based outside of the UK depending on student demand (currently from 2:00 UK time onwards for staff in Asia)

We welcome applications from candidates based in Europe, the Middle East, or Asia, particularly those able to support earlier UK teaching hours. Applicants should indicate:

• Current location
• Whether visa sponsorship is required

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' teaching experience
• Experience teaching Computer Science at KS3 and GCSE (or international equivalents)
• Strong subject knowledge across programming, theory, and computational thinking
• Confident programming ability in Python (or equivalent recognised language)
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence using digital tools for teaching and learning
• Ability to engage and motivate students in an online environment

Requirements

• Plan and deliver engaging live online lessons in Computer Science that are well-structured, sequenced, interactive, and adapted to learner needs
• Teach programming fundamentals (typically Python), computational thinking, algorithms, data representation, networks, and the principles of computer systems
• Use evidence-informed strategies such as retrieval practice, worked examples, live coding, pair programming, and guided practice
• Ensure all students actively participate and demonstrate visible thinking, particularly during coding tasks
• Set purposeful homework that reinforces theory and develops practical programming skills
• Provide timely, clear, and actionable feedback on code, written work, and problem-solving
• Teach across Key Stage 3 and iGCSE Computer Science
• Deliver curriculum aligned with Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Computer Science
• Contribute to the development of in-house KS3 Computer Science and digital literacy programmes
• Support curriculum consistency across the department
• Stay current with awarding body specifications and developments in the subject
• Use a range of formative and summative assessment strategies, including code reviews and practical programming tasks
• Track and monitor student progress against benchmarks
• Identify students requiring support or stretch and adapt teaching accordingly
• Contribute to internal assessments, mock examinations, and reporting cycles
• Deliver high-quality lessons in a fully remote, synchronous environment using Zoom, Canvas, and Teams
• Make effective use of online coding environments and tools such as Replit, VS Code, or similar platforms
• Use live coding, shared editors, and breakout rooms to support active practice
• Maintain well-organised online course materials, code examples, and resources
• Build positive relationships with students in an online setting
• Contribute to the pastoral system, including as a Form Tutor where required
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Support extracurricular activities such as coding clubs, hackathons, and competitions (e.g. Bebras, British Informatics Olympiad)
• Participate in assemblies, events, and wider school initiatives
• Engage actively in the CGA Professional Growth Cycle, including lesson observations, peer observations, and professional learning
• Collaborate with colleagues across campuses and share best practice
• Contribute to departmental planning
• Reflect on teaching practice and engage in continuous improvement

Benefits

• Flexibility in your schedule
• Opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world

Company Description

We look forward to hearing from you!