Teacher of IT

Teacher of IT Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: MPS/UPS Site: Thomas Deacon Academy Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st June Start date: September 2026 Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. Are you a confident IT teacher with the curiosity to innovate and the compassion to support every learner? Are you committed to excellence and courageous in shaping the future through technology? If so, Thomas Deacon Academy is looking for you! Your role: As a teacher of IT, you will deliver engaging, rigorous IT lessons that bring the curriculum to life and enable every student to progress and achieve their full potential. Your teaching will be purposeful and adaptable, meeting the needs of all learners while stretching the most able. You will plan, assess and provide meaningful feedback, using evidence-based teaching strategies to drive progress and maintain high expectations for all. In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, sharing best practice and supporting the wider life of the Academy. You will build positive relationships with students, demonstrating both compassion and courtesy, while creating a focused and inclusive learning environment where confidence can flourish. You will bring strong subject knowledge in IT or a related field, alongside a recognised teaching qualification and QTS. Your experience will include delivering high-quality lessons at Key Stage 3 and 4, using technology effectively to enhance learning and engagement. You will be skilled in assessment, organisation and classroom management, and able to inspire curiosity through innovative and interactive teaching. Above all, you will be committed to raising achievement and motivated to make a lasting difference. We would welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Nicky Roger (NRO@tdaeducation), Head of Maths and IT department to arrange a convenient date/time. About us: Our welcoming and supportive Maths and IT department comprises 22 experienced teachers who foster a culture of continuous learning. We are committed to your professional development, offering a range of opportunities including workshops, conferences, and training to help you grow your skills. Our students are at the heart of everything we do. Join us in shaping young minds, building strong foundations in IT, and preparing students for future success. In November 2024, the Academy was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, which highlighted our “welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated” and recognised our “ambitious curriculum” that supports pupils from Year 3 to Year 13, preparing them well for their next steps. At Thomas Deacon Academy, our character values underpin all aspects of school life, and we are seeking someone who demonstrates these in their work. Why work for us?: At TDA, you’ll teach in exceptional, modern fa