Teacher of IT

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education academy in Oldham is looking for a Teacher of IT to deliver high-quality learning experiences. The role requires 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, QTS, and a degree in subject specialism. With a commitment to supporting every student and colleague, the academy fosters an environment of growth. Competitive pay and benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme and robust CPD opportunities are part of the package.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension schemes

31 days of annual leave

Tailored professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in subject specialism is essential for the role.
• Must possess QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and deliver effective learning experiences.
• Maintain high expectations of all learners.
• Collaborate with other professionals and manage support staff.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Education

Degree in subject specialism

5 GCSEs including Maths & English

QTS

Job description

Job title: Teacher of IT

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.

We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.

Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for a Teacher of IT to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

Key responsibilities

• Have high expectations of learners to ensure they achieve their full educational potential
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance students’ learning
• Have knowledge of a range of approaches to assessment, including questioning, oral assessment and self‑assessment and the importance of formative assessment.
• Have a good understanding of factors influencing student learning, including ethnicity, gender, abilities and attainment and how these relate to personalised provision for students.

Pay range: MPS/UPS with a recruitment & retention policy of £3000

Qualifications and Skills

• 5 GCSEs including Maths & English
• QTS
• Degree in subject specialism
• Effective classroom management

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people‑first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system‑wide change both locally and national - providing sector‑wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E‑ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people‑first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e‑act.org.uk

Benefits

• Financial and Lifestyle
• We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year‑round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• Professional Growth and Development
• We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high‑quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9‑point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our ‘Work for Us’ page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

To apply, follow the link - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136115/EDV-2025-EOAN-51733

E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Supporting Documents

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