Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice - Computing (with Business Studies)

Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1PY

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,392.00 Annually (Actual) National Apprenticeship Salary (based on experience and current employment) to be paid at Unqualified Teacher Pay Range Point 1

Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice - Computing (with Business Studies) job summary

Are you a graduate with a passion for Computing who wants to make a real difference to young people's lives, while earning a salary and gaining Qualified Teacher Status?

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a teacher through the National Institute of Teaching (NIOT) Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship. As a salaried member of staff, you will learn alongside experienced teachers whilst following a nationally recognised, evidence-informed programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Why choose Our Lady & St John?

Our Lady & St John is an 11-16 Catholic secondary school serving the young people of Blackburn. As part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, we are ambitious for every pupil and committed to developing confident, compassionate and successful young people within a caring Catholic community centred on Christ. Our mission is to develop the gifts and talents of every individual so they may love and serve God, others and themselves.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who work collaboratively to deliver an ambitious curriculum, provide exceptional pastoral care and ensure every pupil can flourish academically and personally. We invest heavily in professional development and are committed to supporting colleagues at every stage of their career.

About the apprenticeship

As a Postgraduate Teaching Apprentice you will:

train through the National Institute of Teaching's Initial Teacher Training programme;

receive high-quality mentoring from experienced teachers and school leaders;

develop your teaching practice through supported classroom experience;

become an integral member of our Computing department;

have the opportunity to teach elements of Business Studies for a suitable candidate;

achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) whilst earning a salary.

We are looking for someone who:

has, or is expecting to achieve, a good honours degree in Computing or a related subject;

has a genuine passion for Computing and digital technologies;

can inspire young people to develop curiosity, creativity and confidence;

is reflective, resilient and committed to continual professional learning;

shares our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds;

will actively support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We can offer you:

a salaried route into the teaching profession;

exceptional mentoring and coaching throughout your apprenticeship;

access to the National Institute of Teaching's nationally recognised training programme;

a supportive and collaborative department;

excellent professional development opportunities within Romero Catholic Academy Trust;

the opportunity to begin a rewarding career within an ambitious and improving school.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full detail of this role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-and-st-john-catholic-college-blackburn

Our Lady’s & St John is a large and friendly school, under the Trusteeship of the Salford Diocese and part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust. Our school aims to be a “Caring Catholic Community” centred on Christ, where our faith and values guide everything we do.

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