Teacher of Computing and Business

Overview

Excelsior Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Computing and Business to start as soon as possible.The ideal candidate will display a passion for Computing and Business, delivering engaging lessons which will enthuse and inspire our pupils. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to bring Computing and Business alive, linking learning to real life. Thus, enabling students to see the relevance of the subject and how they can utilise the skills they develop beyond the classroom.Excelsior Academy was opened in 2008 and became the first All Through school in Newcastle, offering education to pupils from 3 to 19 years of age. Excelsior serves one of the most challenging communities both in the region and nationally. All pupils in our primary, secondary and sixth form provision have access to the same high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and fabulous resources. Our purpose-built building provides excellent facilities for the 1500+ pupils who study here.Approximately 200 pupils attend our primary school, 1100 in the secondary phase and 180 in the sixth form. We are a popular choice for our local community and are now oversubscribed in most year groups.At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefitsTo see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.To apply please complete our online application form here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Teacher_of_Computing_and_Business/286038If you require assistance with your application, please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.ukClosing Date for applications: 13th October 2025 9amInterviews are expected to take place: w/c 20th October 2025We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging Computing and Business lessons to pupils across key stages as appropriate.Create stimulating activities that connect Computing and Business concepts to real-life applications.Foster and maintain a positive learning environment and high expectations of pupil attainment.Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share effective teaching practices and resources.

Qualifications

Passion for Computing and Business and the ability to enthuse and inspire pupils.Self-motivated with a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.

Benefits

Laidlaw Schools Trust rewards staff with a range of mental, physical and financial benefits. For a complete list, please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefitsWe are safeguarding-focused and equal opportunities employers, and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced ..... full job details .....