Job Description
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Contract: Supply | Day‑to‑day | Short‑term | Long‑term
Start Date: Immediate & ongoing
Pay: £150–£200 per day (depending on experience and assignment)
About the Role
We are seeking adaptable, confident, and enthusiastic IT Teachers to work on a supply basis across a range of secondary schools in Harrogate. This flexible role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety, want control of their schedule, or are looking to gain experience in different school environments.
You will deliver pre‑planned IT and Computing lessons, support pupils in developing digital skills, and maintain a positive classroom environment — without the additional workload of planning, marking (in short-term roles), or data responsibilities.
Role Responsibilities
Teaching & Delivery
-Deliver pre‑prepared IT and Computing lessons across KS3–KS4 (KS5 desirable for some schools)
-Teach key IT topics such as: digital literacy, online safety, software applications, basic coding, networks, and hardware
-Confidently manage classes in the absence of the usual teacher
-Quickly adapt to varying school routines, policies, and student needs
Behaviour & Classroom Management
-Maintain a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment
-Use school behaviour policies effectively and consistently
-Build positive relationships with students while maintaining boundaries
Assessment & Reporting
-Minimal marking required (unless in longer-term roles)
-Ensure students remain on task and complete assigned work
Person Specification
Essential
QTS/QTLS or a recognised teaching qualification
Strong IT subject knowledge
Confident behaviour management and ability to engage students
Flexibility and a professional, reliable attitude
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Desirable
Experience teaching GCSE Computer Science or ICT
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, HTML/CSS, Scratch
Experience working across different schools or settings
Ability to offer extracurricular digital activities if in a longer-term placement
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.