Teacher of IT

MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Leigh Academy Wilmington is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of IT to join our thriving department. You will be joining a successful and hardworking team that offers IT, Computer Science, and Computing at GCSE, as well as BTEC and Cambridge National levels. At Key Stage 3, students follow the IB Middle Years Programme. To read more about this learning area, please click here.

Why join our team?

• Joining a dynamic department: Work alongside a successful, established team in a modern, well-equipped environment.
• Hugely popular subject area: Engage with a high-growth curriculum that is in high demand across all Key Stages.
• Excellent resources: Benefit from top-tier facilities and access to the highest quality CPD to keep you at the forefront of teaching innovation.

The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and have the ability to motivate, support, and enthuse students. The ability to teach KS4/KS5 Creative Media is desirable, however, not essential. Our students are keen to learn and succeed, deeply appreciating their teachers’ support and dedication.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.

Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.

We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.

Please click here to view our website, to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.
 
Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
 
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.