Contract: Permanent Full Time
Salary: MPS 1-6 (£31,650 – £43,607) + SEN 2 £5,285
Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy, Chatham, Kent
Start Date: January 2026
Closing Date: 27th June 2025 (Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.)
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7th July 2025
Fortis Trust is seeking to appoint a skilled and creative teacher of Computing to join our dedicated team at Bradfields Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of IT and Computing education within a forward-thinking and inclusive specialist environment.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic professional with a strong understanding of Computing, ICT, and digital technologies in education. They will be passionate about improving outcomes for students with a wide range of learning needs, including complex profiles of autism and associated conditions.
Bradfields Academy offers a personalised curriculum, and our Computing provision currently spans Entry Level through to Level 3 qualifications. These include:
* WJEC Entry Level IT (Levels 1–3),
* OCR Cambridge Technical (Level 2/GCSE),
* AQA Foundation Project (Level 1),
* Internally developed Control Technology modules aligned with KS3 Computer Science principles.
We welcome applications from both experienced educators and ECTs with a flair for adapting content and delivering impactful, student-centred lessons.
The successful applicant will:
* Have a clear understanding of effective SEN pedagogy, student care and support.
* Be able to differentiate learning effectively and creatively.
* Show vision and drive to develop and deliver a meaningful and aspirational Computing curriculum.
* Demonstrate strong classroom management and teamwork skills.
Bradfields Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection and continues to lead in innovation and inclusivity.
As a member of Fortis Trust, staff benefit from:
* A comprehensive professional development programme
* Staff well-being support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunities to be part of meaningful educational development
* A forward-thinking, supportive community of professionals
Bradfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check (Children & Vulnerable Adults) and satisfactory references will be required.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We warmly welcome interested candidates to arrange a visit. Please contact Louise Tombs at:
Email: louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk
Phone: 01634 683990
To apply, please complete the application form available.
Closing Date: 27th June 2025
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 7th July 2025
Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.
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