ICT Teacher | Secondary School in Havering

Teacher of ICT & Digital Technologies (January 2027 Start)

Location: Havering, East/Outer London

School Type: Outstanding Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 (Winter Term Start)

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Havering is seeking an articulate, tech-savvy, and forward-thinking Teacher of ICT & Digital Technologies to join their high-performing Computer Science & Digital Media faculty this January . Situated in a well-connected Outer London borough with expanding tech enterprise networks, this mid-year appointment provides an exciting opportunity for an ICT specialist—whether an experienced practitioner eager to lead vocational digital qualifications or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to build digital literacy, cyber security awareness, data management skills, and tech innovation across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

Stepping into the digital labs for the January term, you will bridge foundational IT skills with modern digital media, database management, cloud computing, network architecture, and web development. Joining a collaborative, tech-forward team, you will deliver compelling practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 ICT, Key Stage 4 (OCR Cambridge Nationals in IT / iMedia / GCSE ICT), and Key Stage 5 (BTEC National Level 3 in Information Technology / Applied ICT), equipping students with the technical mastery, digital resilience, and problem-solving capabilities required for modern tech careers, digital apprenticeships, and university pathways.

• Environment: A state-of-the-art Outer London campus featuring dedicated computer suites, dual-monitor student workstations, cloud-based learning management software, interactive presentation tech, and specialized media editing tools

• Culture: An academically ambitious, digitally innovative, and supportive learning environment committed to high technical standards, e-safety excellence, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, safe, and engaging ICT lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 covering spreadsheet modeling, relational databases, web design, cybersecurity, digital graphics, and IT systems architecture.

• Prepare GCSE, vocational, and A-Level/Level 3 candidates thoroughly for written examinations and practical coursework portfolios through structured assignment guidance, project management, and data-driven progress tracking.

• Foster a secure, innovative digital environment while embedding robust online safety, data protection (GDPR/UK DPA), and digital citizenship principles across all year groups.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing targeted extension activities to stretch high-aspiring tech scholars targeting software engineering, IT consultancy, or digital marketing careers while scaffolding core skills for developing learners.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including coding and app development clubs, e-sports teams, web design challenges, and external digital industry workshops.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree or specialized qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding ICT and Digital Applications instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS5/Level 3 BTEC IT or Applied ICT teaching capability is highly desirable).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of national examination board specifications (e.g., OCR Cambridge Nationals, Pearson BTEC Level 1–3, WJEC) and proficiency in standard office productivity software, database tools, and web development applications.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong analytical and communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for digital technology, data systems, and emerging media.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 4 ICT Lead, Vocational IT Coordinator, or Digital Strategy Lead.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, high-spec hardware/software access, and staff health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious ICT specialist ready to make an immediate impact this January at an Outstanding school in Havering, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please submit your application form and CV as soon as possible for consideration.