At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.

Catch22 College

Catch22 College (formerly Catch22 Study Programme) supports young people to gain the skills required to progress into apprenticeship training, employment or further education. You can find out more our college on our website, as well as more about our programmes.

Our Catch22 College is the collective name for 6 sites we have across the country delivering academic and vocational training programmes for young people aged 16+ who, for whatever reason, are not suited to a mainstream college setting.

Our Maidstone College Site provides students with a highly supportive environment, where they have access to opportunities to build up their confidence and self-belief, and to gain new skills and experiences, that will help them to achieve their goals in life. We exist to help our students find their future.

We are looking for an IT Teacher who can create an inspirational learning environment, with high expectations of learner achievement, success, and progression, respecting individual differences in culture and background, and reflecting this in the environment of the classroom.

You'll oversee and co-ordinate the development of your subject area, and prepare and deliver ICT qualifications, from Entry Level to Level 2, that are informed by relevant, and up to date, subject and curriculum knowledge, as required by the curriculum/timetable.

All teachers at the college are responsible for role modelling inclusive learning and the recognition and celebration of diversity. You'll also be resonsoble for maintaining good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing. 

Please click here to view the full Job Description.

We are lookinng for someone with the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• A recognised teaching qualification, minimum level 5
• A clear understanding of the Study Programme and application, and a sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
• A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of Equality and Diversity health and safety, safeguarding and child protection.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.
• Relevant classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents/carers and other stakeholders as appropriate.

Hours of work: Part time, 15 hours per week, Thursdays and Fridays
Contract: Permanent

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.