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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:        July 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.

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 contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international 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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .

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