IT and Systems Trainer in Lichfield

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are putting wellbeing first. That’s why we are proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing.

Are you passionate about technology and eager to ignite that passion in young people? At Options Trent Acres, we are searching for a dynamic, creative and dedicated Computing / ICT Instructor to lead and deliver exceptional ICT learning across the school. This is your chance to inspire confidence, curiosity and independence in pupils who thrive with the right support and the right teacher.

You’ll take ownership of the Computer/ICT curriculum, deliver engaging lessons, and help raise standards in Computing across the school. Working in a supportive, hands-on environment, you’ll help every student achieve their potential while building essential life and vocational skills.

• Lead the planning and delivery of engaging Computing lessons across a range of key stages.
• Create a personalised, holistic curriculum that reflects our school's nurturing ethos.
• Teach core skills including keyboarding, coding, digital presentations and safe internet use.
• Develop confident, responsible digital citizens who understand online safety.
• Use creative technology to bring learning to life and support cross-curricular projects.
• Help pupils master software skills from word processing and spreadsheets to creative applications.
• Maintain and manage ICT resources, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and ICT teaching best practice.
• Get involved in staff development, school events and enrichment activities.

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupil numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School, the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose-built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Children also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpacas and chickens. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, child-centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

For over 19 years, Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 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.

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.