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Computing Cover Teacher
Barclay Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 3/7/2026
About this role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled computing cover Teacher who is passionate about improving the life chances of young people through high-quality digital education. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading learning in ICT across the school, supporting staff in developing consistent and effective teaching practices, and ensuring that pupils achieve the highest standards of attainment and achievement in computing. The ICT Teacher will deliver the Lion Academy Trust ICT curriculum through PPA sessions while also supporting and guiding teachers to embed high-quality ICT teaching across the wider curriculum. As a non-class-based role, the postholder will work collaboratively with staff to promote excellent digital learning experiences for all pupils. Core Responsibilities • Deliver the Lion Academy Trust ICT curriculum during PPA sessions across the school. • Lead and support the development of high-quality ICT teaching and learning. • Work alongside teachers to embed ICT effectively across different subject areas. • Guide and support staff in developing consistent practice in teaching and learning with technology. • Ensure pupils achieve high standards of attainment and digital literacy. • Promote innovative and effective use of technology in classrooms. About Barclay Primary School Are you passionate about changing the life chances of young people? At Barclay Primary School , we live, work, and learn through our five core values: • Aspiration - Aspiring to be the best that we can be. • Kindness - Being kind to everybody - our peers, staff, and the community. • Respect - We listen to one another, take feedback, and strive to improve. • Honesty - We always tell the truth. • Responsibility - We take responsibility for our actions. We are a popular and fully inclusive primary school serving the community in East London. As a co-educational six-form entry primary school, Barclay is one of the largest and highest-performing primary schools in the country. Since 2008, the school has risen from the bottom 5% nationally to sustain a place in the top 3% of schools nationally. Barclay is proud to be part of the Lion Academy Trust. Through the Trust, we deploy proven systems and pedagogies that inform our practice. With a resilient IT infrastructure and a carefully sequenced curriculum, we work collaboratively across Trust schools to provide exceptional learning opportunities for our pupils. Support for new colleagues at Barclay is exceptional. Our Trust induction programme is complemented by bespoke professional development opportunities. Programmes range from Early Career Teacher support to Middle and Senior Leadership qualifications. Our partnership with the Institute of Education further enhances this offer, with many professional qualifications available to our staff. Our Offer for Every Teacher • Bespoke CPD and professional development opportunities • An enhanced PPA offer, including additional “pre-PPA” time • A large leadership team providing support and guidance • Cutting-edge technology through partnerships with Google and Apple • Staff perks membership with loyalty rewards and retail discounts New for 2026-27 • All teachers receive a Chromebook that converts to a tablet to support planning • Dedicated teacher development time in addition to PPA to support professional growth