Lead Teacher of ICT/iMedia/Computing/Business (2nd in Department) Permanent Full time Required 1st September 2025 Salary: Main Scale 3 to Upper Scale 3: £35,674 - £49,084 per annum TLR 2.1 £3,391 per annum John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an individual who is a creative, flexible and enthusiastic teacher with the ability to step up to the role of Lead Teacher, 2nd in Department to join our growing school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to join us as 2nd in Department for Business and Computing. You will support the Subject Leader and play a key part in shaping the future of our growing department. Ideally, you will have at least two years of teaching experience and be confident delivering ICT and/or Business at Key Stage 5 or keen to develop in that area. The department is a vibrant and well-resourced department with a clear progression of learning across all key stages. At Key Stage 3, students follow a structured computing curriculum. At Key Stage 4, we deliver OCR iMedia, and at Key Stage 5, students study BTEC Level 3 IT and BTEC Level 3 Business. The department benefits from five dedicated IT suites with high-spec computers, alongside three additional suites shared across the school. We are looking for someone who is collaborative, committed to raising standards and able to deliver engaging, inspiring lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. In return, you will join a supportive team, have access to outstanding facilities and be part of a school that values ambition, creativity and professional growth. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. If you want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Peach, by emailing headteacherpa@phs.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247900. Our Headteacher Mr McArthur, is always available to show prospective candidates around our school. Completed application forms are available to view or download from our website www.jtmat.co.uk Careers – John Taylor Multi-Academy Trustand should be emailed to recruitment@phs.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 12pm on Monday 12th May2025 Interview: Week commencing 12th May 2025 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.