Teacher of IT
Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UW13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 May 2026
Job details
Job role
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Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
MPS/UPS
Teacher of IT job summary
Teacher of IT
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: MPS/UPS
Site: Thomas Deacon Academy
Closing date: 9am on Monday 1st June
Start date: September 2026
Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.
Are you a confident IT teacher with the curiosity to innovate and the compassion to support every learner?
Are you committed to excellence and courageous in shaping the future through technology?
If so, Thomas Deacon Academy is looking for you!
Your role:
As a teacher of IT, you will deliver engaging, rigorous IT lessons that bring the curriculum to life and enable every student to progress and achieve their full potential. Your teaching will be purposeful and adaptable, meeting the needs of all learners while stretching the most able. You will plan, assess and provide meaningful feedback, using evidence-based teaching strategies to drive progress and maintain high expectations for all.
In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, sharing best practice and supporting the wider life of the Academy. You will build positive relationships with students, demonstrating both compassion and courtesy, while creating a focused and inclusive learning environment where confidence can flourish.
You will bring strong subject knowledge in IT or a related field, alongside a recognised teaching qualification and QTS. Your experience will include delivering high-quality lessons at Key Stage 3 and 4, using technology effectively to enhance learning and engagement. You will be skilled in assessment, organisation and classroom management, and able to inspire curiosity through innovative and interactive teaching. Above all, you will be committed to raising achievement and motivated to make a lasting difference.
We would welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Nicky Roger (NRO@tdaeducation), Head of Maths and IT department to arrange a convenient date/time.
About us:
Our welcoming and supportive Maths and IT department comprises 22 experienced teachers who foster a culture of continuous learning. We are committed to your professional development, offering a range of opportunities including workshops, conferences, and training to help you grow your skills.
Our students are at the heart of everything we do. Join us in shaping young minds, building strong foundations in IT, and preparing students for future success.
In November 2024, the Academy was rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, which highlighted our “welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated” and recognised our “ambitious curriculum” that supports pupils from Year 3 to Year 13, preparing them well for their next steps.
At Thomas Deacon Academy, our character values underpin all aspects of school life, and we are seeking someone who demonstrates these in their work.
Why work for us?:
At TDA, you’ll teach in exceptional, modern facilities and be part of a forward‑thinking community that invests in staff development. As part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust, you will benefit from wide‑ranging professional learning, career progression opportunities and an environment where your expertise is valued. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact through subjects that shape how young people understand themselves and society, in a school committed to helping staff and students thrive as global citizens.
Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits
At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one. According to our 2025 staff survey, 91% of staff are proud to work for TDET!
Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!
TDET - Working together to transform lives through education
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education
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
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.
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- School type
- Academies, ages 7 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 2308 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Thomas Deacon Academy website
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