Curriculum Lead for E-Sports & Computing

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Curriculum Lead for E-Sports and Computing to join their special education team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with Autism and SEND, possess QTS/QTLS, and demonstrate the ability to deliver a comprehensive computing curriculum. This full-time position offers high-quality professional development and a commitment to fostering student growth and achievement.

Benefits

High-quality continuing professional development (CPD)

Future career progression opportunities

Holiday Saturday Fund Membership

Trust TOIL Scheme

Qualifications

• Specific experience working with students with Autism and SEND.
• Commitment to inspire learning and development.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and adaptability for KS3-KS5.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a balanced E-Sports curriculum and qualifications at KS4 and KS5.
• Use varied communication tools to engage students.
• Foster relationships with staff, students, and families.

Skills

Experience with SEND and Autism

Inspiring teaching practices

Knowledge of ASC learning strategies

Data tracking and assessment methods

Emotional resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Curriculum Lead for E‑Sports & Computing (Special Education)

The Trustees are looking to recruit a Curriculum lead for E‑Sports and computing curriculum lead with QTS/QTLS. This role will start at Heywood Academy, a 75‑placement special school within the New Bridge Multi‑Academy Trust, which provides tailored educational support for young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and / or who may experience Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

As a leading specialist post‑16 provider in Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale, the Trust offers an inclusive culture of teamwork and continuous development. The School offers a broad and balanced curriculum for students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, with a focus on creative learning that caters to the needs of students with ASC/SLCN and mild/moderate learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Have specific experience in working with students with SEND and Autism.
• Be an excellent practitioner with the commitment and motivation to inspire students’ learning and development.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of autism and how students with autism learn, and be able to adapt learning using ASC strategies.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the National Curriculum at all ability levels and adapt learning for KS3‑KS5.
• Deliver a broad and balanced computing curriculum that covers digital literacy skills, computing, E‑Sports, digital enterprise and E‑Safety, using diverse media and software applications tailored to KS3 students with ASC/SLCN and mild/moderate learning difficulties, while extending provision to KS4 and KS5.
• Deliver E‑Sports BTEC at level 1 and level 2 at KS4, and potentially at 3 at KS5.
• Deliver other computing qualifications at KS4 and KS5.
• Deliver digital enterprise project qualifications at KS4 and KS5.
• Use a wide range of communication tools to communicate with students throughout the school.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and adaptive lessons that meet individual needs.
• Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs.
• Foster good relationships with other staff, students, parents and the wider community.
• Have experience of enhancing student progress gains and raising attainment and achievement for all students.
• Have experience of current assessment practice and use data and student progress tracking to ensure all groups of learners achieve.
• Be hard‑working, organised and proactive in professional development.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, committed to creating meaningful futures for both students and staff.
• High‑quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team.
• A commitment to future career development and progression within the Trust.
• Holiday Saturday Fund Membership and access to benefits.
• Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff.

Recruitment Details

Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale + TLR2a (£3,527 pa) + SEN (£2,787 pa).

Hours of work: Full‑time.

Location: Heywood Academy (initially), but staff may be required to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

Commencing: September 2026.

Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026, 9 am.

Please return completed application forms via email to [e-mail].

Contact: Louise Needham – [e-mail] or Emma McManus – [e-mail].

Pre‑employment checks will include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace and positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.