Key Role Information

Salary
MPS / UPS
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
08/03/2026 17:00
Interview
W/C 09/03/2026
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Birley Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative Teacher of Computing to join our forward‑thinking team and help us continue to deliver an excellent education for all our pupils.

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted across all areas, we are a school where students are proud to belong and where our values—Courage, Ambition, Respect, Kindness and Integrity—shape everything we do. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we are committed to empowering both staff and students to achieve their full potential.

Why join us?

At The Birley Academy, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment with strong leadership and a clear vision. We offer:

  • High‑quality CPD through the L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub
  • Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme (minimum 17.4% employer contribution)
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, occupational health, physiotherapy, and free flu vaccinations
  • Discounts through Blue Light Card, Teacher Perks and more
  • A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Computing specialist who can:

  • Deliver high‑quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils
  • Set high expectations and promote excellent learning behaviours
  • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and up‑to‑date understanding of curriculum developments
  • Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
  • Use assessment effectively to ensure strong progress for all learners
  • Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the academy
  • Promote safeguarding, equality and British values consistently

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and early career teachers.

Who we’re looking for

You will be:

  • A qualified teacher of Computing or Computer Science (QTS or recognised equivalent)
  • Enthusiastic, approachable and creative, with a strong work ethic
  • Skilled in behaviour management and inclusive classroom practice
  • Committed to continuous professional development
  • A positive team player with excellent communication and organisational skills

How to apply

Visit our vacancies page to submit your application:

www.birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk/vacancies

Applications are reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates may be contacted ahead of the closing date.

Contact:

📩 hr@birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk

📞 0114 2392531

Join us at The Birley Academy—and help shape the next generation of digital thinkers.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environmentessential
Experience within teaching environment at relevant age levelessential
Ability to deploy a wide range of effective behaviour management strategiesessential
Ability to teach using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all children including those with special educational needs and high achievers and to meet differing learning stylesessential
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and uses a variety of strategies and practices to promote inclusion in the classroomessential
Ability to assesses and record the progress of pupils learning to inform next steps and monitor progressessential
Ability to plans, prepare and deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subjects taughtessential
Ability to establish and maintain a purposeful working atmosphereessential
Ability to contributes to a culture of collaborative working to develop professional practiceessential
Ability to demonstrate current knowledge and understanding of national and local education issues

Experience

Recent experience in work with children and familiesessential
Keeping children safeessential
Awareness of the range of needs of children within the classroomessential
The developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young peopleessential
Management Information Systems e.g. SIMS, G4S, MyConcern

Personal Attributes

Patience, tolerance and sensitivityessential
Honesty and Integrityessential
Commitment to make a differenceessential
Demonstrable commitment to personal CPDessential

About Us

At the Birley Academy our vision is simple – we challenge ourselves and each other to be our best selves, demonstrating our school values every day, in all situations.


The Birley Academy

Human Resources

hr@birleysecondaryacademy.co.uk

The Birley Academy
Birley Lane
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S12 3BP

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.