E Sports​/ICT Teacher

E Sports/ICT Teacher

BMC – Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE

Salary:
Up to £42,000.00 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 4.20pm

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:
September 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and forward‑thinking Esports and ICT Teacher / Instructor to use technology and gaming as powerful tools for engagement. This role is ideal for someone who can inspire pupils to reconnect with learning while building confidence, resilience and essential life skills through creative and meaningful digital experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver adapted ICT and Esports sessions linked to EHCP outcomes
• Develop pupils’ digital literacy, teamwork, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Use Esports as a tool to improve engagement, attendance and emotional regulation
• Contribute to a broad and balanced curriculum, including vocational pathways
• Support pupils’ personal development and preparation for future pathways

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with pupils in SEN or SEMH settings
• A strong interest in ICT, gaming or digital learning
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• A calm, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour
• QTS/QTLS or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification
• Experience delivering ICT or vocational learning
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice
• Knowledge of Esports within an educational context

About Us

Smallbrook School is a co‑educational day school catering for pupils aged 7‑18 with a range of complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs, and pupils diagnosed with autism or associated behaviours.

We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment, aiming to raise achievement and enable pupils to recognise their potential through a personalised, engaging curriculum.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, are committed to safeguarding, and offer:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista): health, wellbeing and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Our recruitment process complies with statutory requirements and safeguarding checks.

Salary:
Up to £42,000.00 per annum.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.