Teacher of IT / Computer Science
Furness Academy, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9BB16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- M1 to UPS3 - £34,069 - £52,835
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teacher of IT/Computer Science. The successful applicant will have excellent subject knowledge and a strong ability to engage students in their learning.
Within the department, you will join a team of committed teachers who are passionate about their subject and work collaboratively to ensure the success of all students.
The ability to teach at GCSE level is essential and experience of teaching GCSE level is desirable. If you share these qualities and have a genuine desire to make a real difference to young people’s lives, we would welcome your application. We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
You will:
- Secure high-quality teaching and learning and lead by own example in the classroom.
- Understand your accountability for the performance standards of your students.
- Make a sustained and well-informed contribution to the IT provision at the Trust as well as whole Academy improvement strategies.
- Work collaboratively with other schools in our Multi-Academy Trust.
- Work with the head of department and colleagues to develop departmental expertise and to enrich students learning including through trips and visits.
What the school offers its staff
Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town, we are close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven schools including Furness Academy, Walney Academy and five primary schools, the Trust aims to develop best practice by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child.
We are:
- A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
- A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
- A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
- A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.
We will offer you:
- A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
- Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
- An extensive induction programme with an allocated mentor and extensive programme of subject specific and whole school CPD programme.
- The whole-hearted support of Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
- A welcoming and dedicated IT department.
- An employee benefit scheme.
- Opportunities to work across the Trust in different phases.
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Furness Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Furness Academy website
- Email address
- swilson@furnesseducationtrust.co.uk
Furness Academy is an 11-16 Academy, with a current roll of 875 students. Here, we believe that what matters most is people. We understand that building positive, respectful relationships between everyone in our Academy is really important in making Furness Academy a truly exciting place to work and learn.
Arranging a visit to Furness Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swilson@furnesseducationtrust.co.uk.
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