Teacher of IT (with the opportunity to contribute to Computer Science)
0.6–1.0 FTE considered | Job Share Welcome | Part-Time or Full Time
Start Date: 18 August 2026
Teach the subject you love. Inspire young people. Enjoy the benefits of a vibrant and inclusive sixth form college.
St Brendan's Sixth Form College is seeking a passionate Teacher of IT and digital skills to join our thriving department, with the opportunity to collaborate with and contribute to Computer Science as part of a supportive department. There is the opportunity to develop into teaching Computer Science at KS5, with full support, shared planning and subject-specific CPD.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher, or a digital professional considering a move into education, this is an opportunity to teach post16 students in a highly supportive environment where your focus can remain on excellent teaching and learning. Your enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and commitment to working as part of a team are more important than prior experience across the full computing curriculum.
Why choose St Brendan's?
Unlike many school-based roles, this position allows you to focus on your specialist subject and work with students who have chosen to study IT or Computer Science.
Benefits of the role include:
- Teaching only post 16 students
- No tutor group responsibilities
- No break or lunchtime duties
- Dedicated pastoral and progress tutor teams
- Timetabled student support and enrichment rather than after hours
- Collaborative planning and shared resources
- Strong departmental support and mentoring
- Flexible working opportunities, including part-time and job-share arrangements
What you'll teach
You will contribute to our successful and growing digital curriculum, including:
- Teaching IT at Level 3 as the subject develops
- Contributing to Level 2 IT and A Level Computer Science over time
- A curriculum emphasis on:
- Preparing students for a digital world and the career pathways this can lead to
- Developing practical, real‑world digital skills
- Contribution to enrichment opportunities where appropriate including our Cyber EPQ
As digital qualifications continue to evolve—including exciting developments such as the upcoming V Level pathways—the department is committed to supporting teachers to grow their subject knowledge and confidence over time.
Our students
Ofsted says ‘Students behave well in lessons and when using communal areas because leaders and managers set high expectations that are upheld by staff.‘
You will have the opportunity to teach and shape the futures of students aiming for a range of destinations including:
- Russell Group and Oxbridge universities
- Competitive Computer Science, Cyber Security and Digital degree programmes
- Degree apprenticeships and higher-level technical careers
- Those learning digital skills to support other career paths
Many of our students aspire to careers in software development, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data science, making this an exciting and rewarding subject area to teach.
Support and development
We are committed to helping colleagues thrive.
Applications are welcomed from:
- Experienced Computer Science and IT teachers
- Early Career Teachers
- Teachers moving from secondary schools into post 16 education
- Industry professionals with relevant expertise considering a teaching career
Full support, mentoring and professional development will be provided, including guidance for those new to A Level teaching. This is a department where colleagues genuinely support one another and enjoy working together.
Who we're looking for
We are seeking someone who:
- Has a passion for digital technologies and computing
- Values inclusive practice and student success
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team
- Can inspire students to achieve ambitious goals and develop digital skills
Essential:
- QTS (or another teaching qualification with a commitment to work towards QTS)
- A relevant degree or significant professional experience in IT, Computer Science or a related field
Flexible working
We recognise that talented people are looking for different ways of working.
Applications are welcome from candidates seeking:
- Full-time roles
- Part-time roles
- Job-share arrangements
If you are interested but unsure whether your circumstances fit the advertised role, we would encourage you to get in touch for an informal conversation – no judgement.
Come and see us
We warmly welcome informal visits and conversations with prospective applicants.
This is an opportunity to join a successful specialist sixth form college where staff are supported, students are motivated, and teaching remains at the heart of what we do.
Important Information for Applicants
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
- Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may be arranged before the advertised closing date.
- The use of generative AI in applications is monitored. Any use of AI to support your application must be declared.
We strive to be representative of the community we serve and know that diverse talent builds a better College and provides an enhanced experience for our students. We’re committed to building an organisation where everyone is welcome, supported and able to thrive.
Equality and diversity are fundamental to our core beliefs and values. That’s why we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions, disabilities and ages in everything we do.
We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives.
The safeguarding of all students is paramount and this approach is embedded into everything we do. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines and having regard to all relevant guidance, any offer of employment will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including satisfactory references from current and previous employers, DBS Enhanced Disclosure and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates.
