Teacher of Information and Communications Technology

Start September 2026

MPS/UPS – ECTs are welcome to apply

• Do you want to work in an exceptional school that puts its children at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day?
• Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice?
• Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff?
• Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments?
• Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?

Sandwell Academy could be for you

Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed.  We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.

Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this.

At Sandwell Academy we value colleagues at every stage of their career.  If you are entering the profession, we offer a bespoke ECT programme that puts your needs first; to more experienced staff we provide the conditions for you to flourish and to take charge of your own professional development.

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Teacher of ICT to join our team from September 2026.

The Information and Communications Technology Department

There are 5 teachers of ICT and Computer Science. The team are committed to delivering the highest standard of education and are enthusiastic and passionate about their subject areas. Every team member has a key role to play in developing schemes of work and resources. Within the team we have a Deputy Head with overall responsibility for CS & ICT, a Curriculum Leader for CS & ICT, a Course leader for KS4/5 Computer Science and 3 subject teachers, 2 with additional responsibilities outside of the department.

At Key Stage 3 all students follow the National Curriculum with students receiving 80 minutes per week. The amount of time dedicated to all areas is in line with national guidelines and students are taught in class sizes of 26 or less.

At Key Stage 4 students can either study GCSE CS or BTEC Tech Award DIT.

At Post 16, students study OCR ‘A’ Level CS or AAQ Level 3 IT. All courses offered are extremely popular among students, and achievement within the subject is excellent.

We are keen to give students a range of experiences and provide visits off site alongside inviting guest, speakers and industrialists into the Academy. 

There are 6 designated Computer venues within the department, along with the use of study rooms when needed. All Computer venues have access to the latest software’s including Microsoft Office 2021, Adobe CC 2025-26 and Python Idle 3.13. In addition to this the venues have the latest technology including interactive smart boards, ensuring that venues are conducive to outstanding learning. ICT plays a large role in planning and delivery of the curriculum and students can access resources online from home.

We are looking for a passionate teacher who is determined to inspire students with the subject.  The successful candidate will work in a highly motivated and dedicated team which is committed to providing excellent learning opportunities for young people.

Benefits

• Salaries are competitive
• Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
• Staff enjoy working in state-of-the art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
• Staff are given an 80% teaching commitment, allowing them time to develop excellent lessons.
• Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
• A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.

For more information, and to request an application pack, please contact recruitment@sandwellacademy.com

Sandwell Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children so you will need to take an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are committed to promoting Equal Opportunities and therefore only applications submitted on the Academy’s application form will be considered