Trust Lead Teacher: Business, Computing and ICT

Location: Merica Academy, Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote DE11 0TL

Reporting to: Director of Curriculum

Salary: Leadership pay range £51,773 - £57,137

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 21st November at 9am

Interview Dates: w/c 1st December 2025

Start Date: January/April 2026

We are seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Lead Teacher of Business, Computing & ICT to deliver outstanding teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4 at Mercia Academy, while also contributing to subject development across the wider Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead and shape these subjects locally and strategically, driving improvements in student outcomes within a supportive and innovative school environment.

You will lead the teaching of Computing at KS3, Pearson BTEC Digital IT at KS4, and GCSE Business Studies, inspiring students through engaging and relevant lessons that prepare them for further education and the modern workplace.

This role is ideal for a confident teacher with leadership experience or aspirations, who thrives both independently and collaboratively, and is committed to enhancing provision and outcomes in Business, Computing, and ICT. While based at Mercia Academy, the role includes responsibility for supporting subject development across the Trust.

At Lionheart Educational Trust we support all our staff and continually strive for their development. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated teachers in Leicester and share practice on a regular basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships; parking and more!

Close Date: Friday 21st November 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 1st December 2025

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Safeguarding Statement

Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.