IT Teacher

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Job Title: IT Teacher
Location: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA
Salary:     £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:        December 2025
UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an IT Teacher to join our close-knit team at Norton College in Worcester. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of IT across the college, teaching students working towards Entry Level 1, BTEC, and GCSE qualifications.

About the Role

If you’re passionate about IT education and supporting young people with complex needs, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive and committed team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, helping them develop valuable skills in IT and digital media that support their academic, social, and emotional growth.

Key responsibilities include analysing and reporting progress to the Senior Management Team, supporting the Acting Head of School with the smooth running of the college, and undertaking delegated duties.

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of the IT curriculum across the college, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners
• Teach IT at various qualification levels including Entry Level 1, BTEC, and GCSE, adapting teaching styles and materials to accommodate different learning needs and abilities
• Prepare detailed Programmes of Work and Schemes of Study aligned with current educational standards and frameworks
• Collaborate closely with the Examinations Officer to manage assessment schedules and ensure students are entered for appropriate qualifications and assessments in a timely manner
• Monitor, assess, and record student progress rigorously, using this data to inform teaching and support strategies
• Report on pupil progress and curriculum effectiveness to the Senior Management Team and contribute to whole-school improvement plans
• Support the Acting Head of School by undertaking delegated administrative and operational duties to contribute to the smooth running of the college
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to support pupils’ learning journeys and well-being
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in IT education, digital media, and pedagogy relevant to SEMH learners

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a subject specialism in IT or related area
• GCSE English at grade C / 4 or above
• Proven experience teaching IT, including BTEC and GCSE qualifications, to pupils with varied learning needs
• At least 2 years’ recent experience working effectively with pupils who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate pupils
• Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to suit diverse learning styles and abilities
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the welfare of all pupils
• Organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Join an amazing, supportive team where your work truly makes a difference every day.

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. 

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

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