About this Role Teacher of Information Technoloy Job overview Salary: MPS/UPS Hours: Core school hours We have an exciting opening for an enthusiastic, committed Teacher of IT to join our Business and IT Department at The Ferrers School. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the passion and drive to inspire a love of learning in our students, while becoming an expert in your field. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and reflective professional to play a key part in one of our creative subjects. The successful candidate will join our Business and IT department and work to enthuse students and drive-up standards in teaching and learning in IT. We are looking for a creative, energetic and committed teacher who can work with us as we strive to secure the best progress for our learners. We run a highly supportive and successful ECT programme and would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers. We would welcome applications from any teacher who is keen to immerse themselves in a committed, supportive and forward-looking team. The Opportunity To work collaboratively within a vibrant school. To teach challenging and enjoyable lessons across all key stages. Confidently share new ideas, during staff meetings. Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions. Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these. Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study. The ideal candidate Has Qualified Teacher Status and a good educational background including a good Honours Degree or equivalent. Can evidence both curricular and pastoral responsibilities. Understands and is committed to teaching standards. Has high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload. Is an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills. Has a positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach towards work. Has a willingness to undergo further training and development. About Meridian Trust Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk Why work for us? We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all our staff. As a large multi-academy trust, Meridian Trust provides a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. We offer all our staff a wide range of professional learning activities delivered through Meridian Learning including: School and Trust-led CPD and Trust-led professional networks A broad range of online, face-to-face and blended learning opportunities developed and delivered by Trust specialists Access to Teaching WalkThrus; a platform providing evidence-based teaching strategies broken down into granular steps Professional qualifications via Apprenticeships Curriculum Hubs and NPQs via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Teaching School Hub Opportunities for coaching & professional supervision Opportunities to get into teaching through our outstanding ITT We promote and support employee wellbeing through regular wellbeing events, access to an online mindfulness programme and we provide free emotional and practical support 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme which delivers online health & wellbeing resources, counselling, mindfulness, skills coaching for line managers and financial, legal & practical support on a range of personal issues. Other benefits of working for us include: Defined benefit pension schemes, providing a secure and guaranteed income on retirement. Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme Childcare Account providing eligible employees with free or tax-free childcare Free eye tests via Eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccinations Free tea and coffee Free on-site parking Discounts and special deals on holidays, breakdown cover, everyday essentials, mobile phones, utilities and gym memberships Dell Advantage giving up to 20% discount on laptops, desktops and accessories. Discounted membership rates for Academy Leisure, Sawtry Closing date for applications: 8.00am Thursday 7th November Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 12th November Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for school based jobs must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions when prompted to do so. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.