Teacher of IT & Business

Join Our Dedicated Team - Inspire Young Minds and Shape Bright Futures As Teacher of IT & Business you’ll join the team at Park Lane Academy becoming part of a friendly and committed staff team. You’ll play a key role in positively impacting young people’s outcomes as a strong communicator, a team player, and have a genuine passion for education.

Overview of Department As a member of our dedicated department, you will play a pivotal role in motivating, empowering and guiding our students to reach their full potential - as well as being part of a forward thinking and innovative team who have a fully embedded curriculum with long, medium and short term plans in place.

What We’re Looking For:

• A teacher with strong subject knowledge and classroom experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload effectively
• Someone who embodies and promotes our academy values
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development We’re passionate about motivating and inspiring our students to achieve their very best.

💫 Why Park Lane? At Park Lane, we may be a small secondary academy — but that’s exactly what makes us so special. Our size means that every student is truly known, valued, and supported. It creates the family feel we’re so proud of — and it’s one of the first things visitors notice when they walk through our doors. We believe that strong relationships with students and their families are the foundation for success. From Year 7 to Year 11, we’re here to offer not just an exceptional education, but also genuine care, guidance, and support every step of the way. We’re proud to serve a diverse and inclusive community, where everyone belongs and every student is encouraged to be their best. At Park Lane, we bring our core values to life every day:

• Respect 🤝
• Ambition 🚀
• Pride 🌟 With the support of our dedicated staff, families, governors, and the wider community, we work together to help our students grow into confident, capable young people ready to take on the world.

Here at Park Lane Academy, your child will be seen, heard, and inspired — in a place where they can truly thrive. South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

You’ll Receive:

• 💖 Wellbeing Support - 24/7 GP line, stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
• 💼 Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.
• 🌴 Flexibility Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
• 💉 Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.
• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!
• 📝 Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.
• 🚀 Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
• 🤗 Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here. Sound like your kind of place?

Then don’t wait—apply now and let’s build something amazing together. 📢 Be the teacher who makes a difference at Park Lane Academy! What will be actual pay? Use the calculator below to work out your take home pay! How much are you paid? - PAYE Tax Calculator - GOV.UK We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.