Teacher of IT

St Brendan's Sixth Form College; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job-share options

Pastoral support team

No lunch duties

Job summary

St Brendan's Sixth Form College seeks a passionate Teacher of IT and Digital Skills to join our thriving department, focusing on post-16 students in IT or Computer Science. The role emphasizes specialist subject teaching with collaborative planning and shared resources.

You will contribute to evolving digital qualifications and have opportunities to teach Computer Science at KS5 in the future, with flexible working and strong departmental support.

Qualifications

• QTS (or another teaching qualification with a commitment to work towards QTS)
• A relevant degree or significant professional experience in IT, Computer Science or a related field

Responsibilities

• Teach IT and Digital Skills to post-16 students
• Contribute to A Level Computer Science in the future
• Collaborate with departmental planning and CPD
• Provide timetabled student support and enrichment within hours
• Develop and deliver evolving digital qualifications and curricula

Skills

Collaborative team player

Inspiring students

Passion for digital tech

Inclusive practice

Education

QTS or equivalent

Degree in IT/CS or related field

Job description

Unlike many school-based roles, this position allows you to focus on your specialist subject and work with students who have chosen to study IT or Computer Science. Benefits of the role include:

• Teaching only post 16 students
• No tutor group responsibilities
• No break or lunchtime duties
• Dedicated pastoral and progress tutor teams
• Timetabled student support and enrichment rather than after hours
• Collaborative planning and shared resources
• Strong departmental support and mentoring
• Flexible working opportunities, including job-share arrangements

What you'll teach

You will contribute to our successful and growing digital curriculum, including:

• Teaching AAQ IT: Data Analytics at Level 3 as the subject develops
• Developing and delivering the new Level 2 and Level 3 V Level in Digital Systems and Data for September 2027
• Contributing to A Level Computer Science over time
• A curriculum emphasis on:
• Preparing students for a digital world and the career pathways this can lead to
• Developing practical, real-world digital skills
• Contribution to enrichment opportunities where appropriate including our Cyber EPQ

As digital qualifications continue to evolve-including exciting developments such as the upcoming V Level pathways-the department is committed to supporting teachers to grow their subject knowledge and confidence over time. Digital systems and data level 3 V Level subject content V Level Subject Level Conditions and requirements for digital systems and data - GOV.UK

Our students Ofsted says 'Students behave well in lessons and when using communal areas because leaders and managers set high expectations that are upheld by staff.'

Future destinations for students

You will have the opportunity to teach and shape the futures of students aiming for a range of destinations including:

• Russell Group and Oxbridge universities
• Competitive Computer Science, Cyber Security and Digital degree programmes
• Degree apprenticeships and higher-level technical careers
• Those learning digital skills to support other career paths

Support and development

Many of our students aspire to careers in software development, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data science, making this an exciting and rewarding subject area to teach. We are committed to helping colleagues thrive. Applications are welcomed from:

• Experienced Computer Science and IT teachers
• Early Career Teachers
• Teachers moving from secondary schools into post 16 education

Full support, mentoring and professional development will be provided, including guidance for those new to A Level teaching. This is a department where colleagues genuinely support one another and enjoy working together.

About the opportunity

St Brendan's Sixth Form College is seeking a passionate Teacher of IT and digital skills to join our thriving department, with the opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to Computer Science as part of a supportive department. There is the opportunity to develop into teaching Computer Science at KS5, with full support, shared planning and subject-specific CPD. Whether you are an experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher, or a digital professional considering a move into education, this is an opportunity to teach post16 students in a highly supportive environment where your focus can remain on excellent teaching and learning. Your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and commitment to working as part of a team are more important than prior experience across the full computing curriculum.

We are seeking someone who

• Has a passion for digital technologies and computing
• Values inclusive practice and student success
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team
• Can inspire students to achieve ambitious goals and develop digital skills

Essential

• QTS (or another teaching qualification with a commitment to work towards QTS)
• A relevant degree or significant professional experience in IT, Computer Science or a related field

• Flexible working