Curriculum Leader of Computing

Teaching Vacancies; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local authority school in England seeks a passionate Curriculum Leader of Computing to lead and develop the Computing curriculum across all key stages. The successful candidate will be responsible for raising pupil attainment, supporting staff development, and delivering high-quality education in Computing and Computer Science. This full-time position is permanent, starting in April 2026, and offers a stimulating working environment with extensive support and resources.

Benefits

High levels of support

Extensive CPD package

Staff access to fitness suite

Breakfast and lunch on INSET days

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and leading a Computing curriculum.
• Ability to deliver Computing at KS3 and Computer Science at KS4.
• Creative iMedia delivery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Computing curriculum.
• Raise standards of pupil attainment in Computing.
• Support and develop staff in the Computing department.

Skills

Leadership in curriculum development

Teaching Computer Science

Motivational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Class Charts

Provision Map

Job description

Overview

Alder Community High School is a popular, over-subscribed local authority maintained secondary school located in Gee Cross, Hyde in Greater Manchester. We are committed to providing high-quality education that inspires and challenges our students to achieve their full potential. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Curriculum Leader of Computing.

As Curriculum Leader of Computing at Alder Community High School, you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the Computing curriculum across all key stages. You will raise standards of pupil attainment and progress within Computing. You will promote high-quality teaching, learning, and enrichment opportunities in Computing as well as supporting, motivating, and developing staff within the department. The successful post holder will be required to deliver Computing at KS3 and Computer Science at KS4. The ability to deliver Creative iMedia would also be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Computing curriculum across all key stages.
• Raise standards of pupil attainment and progress within Computing.
• Promote high-quality teaching, learning, and enrichment opportunities in Computing.
• Support, motivate, and develop staff within the department.
• Deliver Computing at KS3 and Computer Science at KS4; ability to deliver Creative iMedia would be an advantage.

What the school offers

• The opportunity to work with honest, aspirational students brimming with potential.
• High levels of support and challenge to maximise performance.
• An extensive package of CPD.
• Comprehensive support for ECTs, including mentoring and additional CPD.
• A stimulating and friendly working environment.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing services through the School Wellbeing Service app.
• A staff laptop and your own teaching room.
• Staff access to fitness suite before and after school.
• No expectation to remain on site outside of directed time.
• Streamlined communications to reduce the use of email.
• Breakfast and lunch provided on INSET days.
• Supportive Managing Attendance policy and approach to planned absences.
• The use of Class Charts and Provision Map to support and reduce teacher workload.

Further details about the role

If you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic, dedicated and well-resourced team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Get in touch

For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact [e-mail] or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is central to everything we do. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an inclusive school and promote equal opportunities.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); medical; online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Important dates

This is a full time, permanent position starting in April 2026. Applications should be submitted via TES by 9am on Monday 26th January 2026. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.