Teacher of ICT

Laidlaw Schools Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy 360, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust in Sunderland, is seeking a qualified ICT teacher to cover maternity leave. You will deliver engaging lessons to KS3 and KS4, fostering programming and computational thinking skills within a vibrant school community.

The successful candidate will contribute to professional development, mentor colleagues, and promote an inclusive, ambitious curriculum across the all-through setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in KS3 and KS4
• Established and evidenced practice as a good/outstanding teacher
• Commitment to own professional development
• Ability to contribute to the professional development/mentoring of colleagues
• Evidence of high achievement in teaching across the age range
• Deep understanding of core concepts including programming, algorithms, computational thinking, and computer systems
• Competent in using Python IDLE software
• Experience using Photoshop

Skills

KS3 KS4

Teaching excellence

Professional development

Mentoring

High achievement

Programming concepts

Python IDLE

Photoshop

Tools

Python IDLE

Photoshop

Job description

Teacher of ICT (maternity cover)

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Sunderland, SR4 9BA
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 5 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 12 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge and experience in KS3 and KS4
• Established and evidenced practice as a good/outstanding teacher
• Evidence of a commitment to own professional development
• Ability to contribute to the professional development/mentoring of colleagues, as required
• Evidence of high achievement in teaching across the age range
• Deep understanding of core concepts including programming, algorithms, computational thinking, and computer systems.
• Competent in using Python IDLE software
• Experience using Photoshop

Skills

• Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning, with enthusiasm and passion
• Effective classroom management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities
• Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach

What the school offers its staff

Academy 360, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a unique all-through school in Sunderland, combining primary, secondary, and special educational provision under one roof. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and commitment to providing every child with the opportunity to succeed. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a curriculum that inspires ambition and creativity.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

Commitment to safeguarding

Laidlaw Schools Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff. We are an equal opportunities employer that recruits on merit and we welcome applications from all members of the community.

• Knowledge and experience in KS3 and KS4
• Established and evidenced practice as a good/outstanding teacher
• Evidence of a commitment to own professional development
• Ability to contribute to the professional development/mentoring of colleagues, as required
• Evidence of high achievement in teaching across the age range
• Deep understanding of core concepts including programming, algorithms, computational thinking, and computer systems.
• Competent in using Python IDLE software
• Experience using photoshop

• Creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning, with enthusiasm and passion
• Effective classroom management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities
• Enthusiastic, flexible and proactive approach

Academy 360, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a unique all-through school in Sunderland, combining primary, secondary, and special educational provision under one roof. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and commitment to providing every child with the opportunity to succeed. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a curriculum that inspires ambition and creativity.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.