About the role: Activate Learning has an exciting opportunity available for a passionate and creative ICT Teacher to join our teaching team based at Guildford College. You will have a genuine passion for IT with the ability to teach the next generation of programmers and developers and make a positive impact on the lives of young people. You will be responsible for teaching across Level 2 IT and T-Level Digital Software Development. The post holder will be required to have a range of abilities within ICT and Digital Technologies, including programming, GDPR and other legislation, digital environments, the fundamentals of cyber-security, and design. You will also act as a personal tutor and study programme owner, providing pastoral and academic support to our students. You will work collaboratively with our existing team of talented and passionate teachers to ensure we plan and deliver purposeful practical and theory lessons. Our students are eager to learn, and we want to appoint someone who can provide them with a high level of knowledge and skills, that they can utilise in their careers or progression to university. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37 hours a week (1.0 FTE). What do you need to be successful as an ICT Teacher at Activate Learning? Whilst previous teaching experience and qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications or industry experience to teach and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector. You will be responsible for providing expectational mentoring and pastoral support to our students throughout the duration of their course. You will have the ability to plan and deliver high quality and engaging lessons to a diverse group of learners and to carry out initial and on-going assessments to ensure the students are on track with their learning goals and achieving excellent results. It is desirable if you have a PGCE and worked within education as a teacher, but this is not essential You will have worked in the industry and are an IT specialist You will have a passion for using this experience to develop the skills of the future generation A working knowledge of T Levels would be an advantage Preferably have a range of programming knowledge for example, python, HTML, java script, PHP In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners. Who we are: Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning. We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish. When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself. Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits: Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents. Learning and Development : continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team. Teaching Support : Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff. Pension Schemes : Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff Generous Annual Leave : Up to 6 weeks paid leave Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers. On-Site Facilities : Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access. For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit work-with-us/wellbeing Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts. Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions. Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.