Training to teach computing

Now is a great time to become a computing teacher. With more children in schools learning about programming and information technology, the subject is playing a more important role than ever before.

The benefits

you could get a tax-free bursary of £26,000 or a £28,000 scholarship to support your training

further funding for training with a tuition fee, maintenance loan and extra financial support if you're a parent or have a disability

you could benefit from the Teachers’ Student Loan Reimbursement scheme

once you register with us, you’ll receive practical advice and guidance from our team of experienced teachers via our free Teacher Training Adviser service

What to expect  

Your training will enable you to introduce young minds to the fundamentals of computing, all the way up to learning brand new programming languages. As a result, you’ll be able to plan exciting lessons that enable you to develop young people’s understanding of programming, publishing and other skill sets.

Once you qualify, you’ll start on a salary of at least £24,373, or £30,480 in inner London. As your career progresses, so will your salary – teachers in leadership roles can earn on average £58,881, with many earning significantly more.

Enhance your subject knowledge

If you don’t have a computing degree, or need to refresh your knowledge, you could complete a fully funded subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your training.

Step-by-step checklist

The key to a successful application is effective preparation. This short summary will give you an idea of the things you can do to get prepared before you apply. If you’re ready to apply, there are also some handy steps to take before submitting your application.