IT Teacher

Location: Worcestershire

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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:
June 2026
UK Applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

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.

As our IT Teacher, you'll take the lead in planning, developing and delivering an engaging and accessible IT curriculum that inspires learners of all abilities. Teaching students from Entry Level 1 through to BTEC and GCSE qualifications, you'll create dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, foster independence and celebrate achievement.

Working within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, you'll have the freedom to be creative, adapt your teaching to individual needs and make a visible impact every single day.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivering engaging and differentiated IT lessons across Entry Level, BTEC and GCSE qualifications

Leading the development and continuous improvement of the college's IT curriculum

Creating innovative Programmes of Work and Schemes of Study that inspire and motivate learners

Monitoring pupil progress, assessing achievement and implementing strategies to maximise outcomes

Working closely with the Examinations Officer to coordinate assessments and qualification entries

Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to support learning and wellbeing

Adapting teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning styles and SEMH needs

Keeping up to date with developments in IT, digital technologies and specialist teaching practice

Promoting safeguarding, inclusion and positive behaviour throughout the college community

Supporting wider school initiatives and contributing to a collaborative, student-centred culture

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.

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