Teacher of Computing/Information Technology - Full-time

Fortis Trust

• Ref:KCC-F87-31-T
• Posted:09/06/2025
• Pay:MPS 1-6 (£31,650 – £43,607) + SEN 2 £5,285
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:27/06/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 7th July 2025

Advert

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.

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lesley Harris
• Address:Bradfields Academy,
  Churchill Avenue,
  Chatham ,
  Chatham ,
  Kent,
  ME5 0LB
• Telephone: 01634 683990
• Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Teacher of ICT Advert
• Teacher Job Description & Person Specifications