Curriculum Leader of Computing

Teaching Vacancies; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oldham is seeking a Curriculum Leader of Computing from September 2026. This role is ideal for experienced leaders or aspiring candidates who wish to develop their leadership skills while enhancing the student experience. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, with responsibilities including fostering a positive learning environment and developing other teachers' potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within a collaborative educational trust.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Strong school community

Pension scheme with life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
• Experience in supporting student development and well-being.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Encourage students to foster a love of learning.
• Establish high expectations for all students.
• Advocate for students' well-being and happiness.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to raise progress and attainment

Experience in developing other teachers

Commitment to high expectations

Job description

Overview

From September 2026, we are seeking to appoint a Curriculum Leader of Computing. This is a perfect position for either an experienced Curriculum Leader or someone aspiring to the position. It is an exciting time in the department’s development because the school has become a member of the Cranmer Trust, affording the department further opportunities for collaboration and support in curriculum development and professional learning. We will provide a mentor to help with the leadership transition. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning and will be keen to develop the experience of students at Saddleworth.

Responsibilities

Applicants will:

• Be passionate about teaching and encouraging students to foster a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
• Be optimistic and committed to establishing high expectations.
• Have proven ability to raise levels of progress and attainment with all students in both key stages.
• Be an advocate of all students feeling valued, safe and happy.
• Value the importance of professional learning, with experience of developing the potential of other teachers as well as being committed to develop their own leadership potential.

Contract type and term

Full Time/Permanent

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Mr T Airnes, Associate Assistant Headteacher [e-mail]

What the school offers its staff

Working for Saddleworth School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside Saddleworth the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and an MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• Teachers’ career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension.

Commitment to safeguarding

Saddleworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Application

Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 27th January 2026

Equality and Diversity

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.