Trust Lead Teacher: Business, Computing and ICT

Mercia Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TL

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January/April 2026

• Closing date

  21 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Business studies, Computing, ICT
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,773 to £57,137
• Pay scale: Leadership L1-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trust Lead Teacher: Business, Computing and ICT

Location: Merica Academy, Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote DE11 0TL

Reporting to: Director of Curriculum

Salary: Leadership pay range £51,773 - £57,137

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 21st November at 9am

Interview Dates: w/c 1st December 2025

Start Date: January/April 2026

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Lead Teacher of Business, Computing & ICT to deliver outstanding teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 at Mercia Academy, while also contributing to subject development across the wider Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead and shape these subjects locally and strategically, driving improvements in student outcomes within a supportive and innovative school environment.

You will lead the teaching of Computing at KS3, Pearson BTEC Digital IT at KS4, and GCSE Business Studies, inspiring students through engaging and relevant lessons that prepare them for further education and the modern workplace.

This role is ideal for a confident teacher with leadership experience or aspirations, who thrives both independently and collaboratively, and is committed to enhancing provision and outcomes in Business, Computing, and ICT. While based at Mercia Academy, the role includes responsibility for supporting subject development across the Trust.

At Lionheart Educational Trust we support all our staff and continually strive for their development. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated teachers in Leicester and share practice on a regular basis.

How to Apply

Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -

https://www.eteach.com/job/trust-lead-teacher-business-computing-and-ict-1517275

Close Date: Friday 21st November 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 1st December 2025

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Safeguarding Statement

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD.pdf - 328 KB (opens in new tab)

About Mercia Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 579 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mercia Academy website
• Email address: hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/william-allitt-school-swadlincote

The William Allitt Academy is based in a growing economic region, close to motorway links that provide easy access to Derby and other major midland cities. Sandwiched between the Peak District and the National Forest our cohort are drawn from a mixture of the local urban core and semi-rural villages.

We are part of the academy rebuilding programme and are looking forward to the opportunity that will offer to further improve our academy and the life chances we provide for our students.

Arranging a visit to Mercia Academy

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

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Derbyshire and Derby