Computer/ICT Teacher

Acorn Care and Education; Epsom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a knowledgeable Computer/ICT Teacher for Skylarks School in Epsom, UK. This role focuses on delivering engaging lessons and fostering students’ digital literacy in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS or equivalent and experience teaching Key Stages 3 & 4. Enjoy a part-time or full-time contract with benefits, including participation in a 4-Day Working Week trial and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ICT/Computer to Key Stage 3 & 4 students.
• Ability to foster students' digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in computer science and ICT.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Ensure a stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Key Stage 3 & 4

Digital literacy

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Computer/ICT Teacher - Key Stage 3 & 4

Location: Skylarks School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LR

Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum on experience (Part-time considered with salary paid pro rata to the full-time equivalent)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Computer/ICT Teacher to join our new Options Autism School - Skylarks School in Epsom, Surrey.

Job Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic ICT/Computer Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging computer science and ICT lessons, fostering students’ digital literacy, and preparing them for modern technological environments.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies
• To monitor, record and report on student progress
• To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
• To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
• To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
• To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Headteacher
• To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff
• To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students
• Adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
• To ensure Learning Support Assistants/Tutors/Instructors and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids

Qualifications Required

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Experience Teaching Key Stage 3 & 4
• Part-time arrangements may be considered for the right candidate with the appropriate qualifications and skills.

About us

Our New Options Autism School, Skylarks School in Epsom Surrey will cater for pupils ages 11 – 19-year-old who have ASC and Complex Needs and will have capacity for 60 pupils.

For over 16 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, Family Growth Support, and more.

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

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do what makes you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.