Part-time IT Teacher

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Willow View (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning and development

Investors in People accreditation

Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced company pension

Refer a Friend bonus

Long-service awards

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd is seeking a part-time IT Teacher to deliver engaging KS2–KS4 IT lessons at Willow View School in Rochdale. The role focuses on developing digital literacy, safe online practice and personalised learning in small classes.

You will plan and assess, adapt to individual needs, and work with safeguarding in mind, joining a supportive, trauma-informed team committed to helping pupils re-engage with education.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent must be held.
• Experience teaching IT, computing or digital skills to children/youth.
• Strong subject knowledge; ability to plan differentiated lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, flexible and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging IT lessons for KS2–KS4.
• Develop pupils' digital literacy and confidence in using technology.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Create a safe, positive, stimulating learning environment.
• Assess progress, maintain records, contribute to reviews.
• Develop and contribute to individual learning and support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing approach.
• Build supportive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and school development initiatives.
• Teach and model online safety and digital citizenship.

Skills

QTS

IT Teaching

Digital Skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Willow View School, Rochdale | Part-time | IT | KS2–KS4

Help children and young people build confidence, independence and resilience through inspiring, personalised IT education.

We are looking for a part-time IT Teacher to join Willow View School in Rochdale, a small independent specialist school for pupils aged 6 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Teaching KS2 to KS4 in very small classes, you will deliver engaging, personalised IT lessons that build digital skills, confidence and independence, while promoting safe and responsible use of technology. Using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches, you will help pupils re-engage with education and achieve their potential.

What you will be doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive IT lessons for pupils in KS2 to KS4.
• Develop pupils’ digital literacy, computing knowledge and confidence using technology.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Assess progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to educational reviews.
• Develop and contribute to individual learning and support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.
• Build supportive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and wider school development initiatives.
• Teach and model online safety, digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology, helping pupils recognise risks and make safe choices online.

About Willow View School

Willow View School is a specialised education provision in Rochdale offering a safe, positive and supportive learning environment. Our children and young people thrive within a setting that promotes rich academic, vocational and practical learning, strong relationships, a warm and welcoming culture, and opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem and independence.

At Five Rivers, we invest in our people and support professional growth through:

• High-quality training and development opportunities.
• Regular supervision and support.
• Access to specialist educational and trauma-informed practice training.
• Opportunities to contribute to school development initiatives.
• Career progression pathways across the organisation.

Hours

Part-time: 22.5 hours per week

Your working days will be discussed at interview

Five Rivers is a leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. You will join a passionate team and benefit from:

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Platinum Investors in People accreditation.
• Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Long-service and recognition awards.
• Supportive leadership and management.
• Career progression opportunities across the organisation.

What we are looking for

We welcome applications from IT teachers who can inspire children and young people through engaging, accessible and practical learning. Ideally, you will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching IT, computing or digital skills to children and young people.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
• A patient, flexible and resilient approach.
• Good organisational, assessment and record-keeping skills.
• A strong understanding of online safety and how to embed it within teaching and safeguarding practice.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Experience supporting children with additional needs or teaching in a specialist educational setting would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

Safer recruitment and Inclusion

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.