IT Instructor

At Avonside School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring IT / Computer Science Teacher (or Instructor) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise to engage, motivate and empower young people with additional needs through creative and meaningful learning experiences. As our IT / Computer Science Teacher, you'll lead the delivery of an engaging and accessible curriculum that equips pupils with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world. Teaching students across Key Stages 3 and 4, you'll bring technology to life through innovative lessons that develop digital literacy, computational thinking and real-world problem-solving skills. You'll also introduce vocational learning opportunities that broaden horizons and inspire future aspirations. Working closely with colleagues, therapists and families, you'll adapt your teaching to meet individual needs, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to achieve success. What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging IT and Computer Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, linked to the National Curriculum.
• Develop pupils' core digital skills, preparing them for further education, employment and independent living.
• Plan and deliver personalised learning experiences that meet a wide range of SEND and SEMH needs.
• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting pupils' academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with the therapy team to create a curriculum that reflects pupils' individual needs.
• Monitor progress and use assessment data to implement effective interventions and improve outcomes.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of SEND provision and inclusive practice across the school.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure joined-up support.
• Contribute to wider school development and innovation, embracing emerging technologies to enhance learning.
  
  Are you passionate about technology and committed to helping young people discover what they're capable of? Do you believe that digital skills can open doors, build confidence and transform futures?, We're looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about IT, Computer Science and the power of education to change lives.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to engage and inspire learners.
• Experienced in supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs, or eager to develop within specialist education.
• Creative and adaptable, able to tailor learning to individual strengths and barriers.
• Skilled in behaviour management and building positive, restorative relationships.
• Confident using assessment information to monitor progress and drive improvement.
• An effective communicator who works collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Organised, resilient and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for young people.
• Dedicated to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.
  
  Avonside School is a brand-new specialist school in Bristol for young people with SEMH, autism, and associated needs. We provide a supportive environment prioritising wellbeing, personal growth, and academic progress.
Our curriculum offers hands-on vocational pathways in construction, hair and beauty, hospitality, art and IT, building practical skills and independence. We empower every pupil to gain confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for further education, employment, and adult life. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
+ Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support