IT Teacher

Location: Abbotswood

Make a Real Impact as an IT Teacher at Norton College!

Job Title:

IT Teacher

Location:

Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA

Salary:
Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
March 2026
UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

Are you passionate about IT, digital learning, and inspiring young people? Norton College is seeking an IT Teacher who wants to make a visible, daily impact on students with complex needs.

This isn’t just a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to lead and shape IT across the college, helping learners gain digital skills, confidence, independence, and real-world capabilities. You’ll teach across Entry Level 1, BTEC, and GCSE qualifications, creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences tailored to each student’s strengths.

At Norton College, you’ll join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued, your creativity is encouraged, and your impact is tangible.

About the Role

As the IT Teacher, you will lead the planning, development, and delivery of the IT curriculum across the college, teaching students from Entry Level 1 through to BTEC and GCSE qualifications. You will create engaging Programmes of Work and Schemes of Study, monitor pupil progress, and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs. You’ll work closely with the Examinations Officer to coordinate assessments and qualification entries, provide progress updates to the Senior Management Team, and support the Acting Head of School with operational and administrative tasks.

Your role will also involve building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to enhance learning and wellbeing, while keeping up to date with developments in IT education, digital media, and SEMH teaching strategies.

About You

You’ll be someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in IT or a related subject

Has experience teaching BTEC and GCSE IT qualifications

Has at least 2 years’ recent experience working with pupils with SEMH needs

Can adapt teaching for different learning styles and abilities

Has excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire learners

Is organised, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively

Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing

Why Norton College?

Work in a nurturing, SEMH-focused school where your work makes a daily difference

Be part of a close-knit, collaborative team that values innovation and professional development

Enjoy a role where you can lead, inspire, and see real impact in every student’s progress

Opportunity to shape the IT curriculum and bring your ideas to life

At Norton College, your teaching will transform lives. If you’re ready to inspire students, make IT come alive, and work somewhere that truly values your contribution, we want to hear from you.

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase…