Teacher of IT

Wilmington Academy, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subjects: Computing, ICT
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Wilmington are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of IT to join our thriving department.

The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and have the ability to motivate, support and enthuse students. You will join a successful, established team working in a modern, well-equipped environment. The ability to teach KS4/KS5 Creative Media is desirable, however, not essential.

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a successful and hard working department which offers IT, Computer Science and Computing at GCSE and both BTEC and Cambridge National Level. At Key Stage 3 students follow the IB Middle Years Programme.

We offer an exciting and rewarding place to work with access to the highest quality CPD that ensures you are at the forefront of teaching and learning innovation. Our students are keen to learn and succeed and appreciate their teachers’ support and dedication.

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.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Wilmington Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wilmington Academy website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wilmington-academy

Arranging a visit to Wilmington Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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