Teacher of IT

About this Role

TITLE: Teacher of IT

SALARY: MPR / UPR

CONTRACT: Permanent

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Headteacher, via Vice Principal via Head of Department

EFFECTIVE FROM: September 2024

Are you an inspiring Trainee IT Teacher, or a current IT Teacher with the ability to teach Imedia and Computer Science across key stages. Are you considering what the next chapter of your IT Teaching career looks like and find yourself excited by the prospect of joining a new school from September 2024?

Or are you looking for a leadership responsibility?

Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious, Ofsted rated good academy located at the heart of our local community and is supported by parents and carers. In September 2024, we will be oversubscribed for the eight consecutive years, and we are proud to be first choice school for the local area.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, enthusiastic, and inspiring Teacher of IT to join our ambitious and high-performing IT Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding learning opportunities to all, be creative who makes learning fun and interactive.

This is a full-time position; part-time working may be considered for the right applicant. This position will suit an experienced professional or ECT (Early Career Teacher), we have established mentoring systems in place to support a teacher in the initial stages of their career. For a suitably qualified and experienced professional a computing leadership responsibility payment available.

If you are passionate about teaching IT and making a positive impact on students' lives and you share our vision and five core beliefs in all situations, we would like to hear from you. This is no ordinary role – we strive to attract extraordinary people. We anticipate a strong field and reserve the right to move quickly for the right candidate.

DFE (Department for Education) Levelling up criteria 'may' apply to this role.

The Opportunity:

A great chance to work with a strong, fun, and enthusiastic team. To contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum To establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils The ideal candidate: An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding). Innovative, creative, and enthusiastic – able to deliver results. Have a clear, fully inclusive, and educational philosophy. Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence. Be a team player, with a 'can do' solution focused attitude. Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity. In return we will offer you: A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence. A supportive, welcoming community of professionals. Extensive support and development opportunities. Full details can be found in the attached documents: Job Description For further details, and informal discussion with the Head of Computer Science and IT, Matthew Lake or to plan to visit the academy, please contact or telephone

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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