Curriculum Lead for Computing and Digital Skills
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 8am
Date listed
2 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2b = £5,644 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Loreto High School is seeking a passionate Curriculum Lead to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will teach Vocational IT at KS4 and Computing at KS3, while inspiring students and driving excellence in teaching and learning. This position offers the chance to shape the Quality of Education within a collaborative department dedicated to improving practice and raising student achievement.
Alongside this role, the successful candidate will act as a second in department for our organised, successful and well-established Computing and Engineering department.
We maintain high standards of behaviour and foster an inclusive environment for all students, supporting those pursuing higher education and those with special educational needs. Staff are expected to uphold the school’s ethos and reinforce policies on conduct and courtesy. We encourage involvement in extra-curricular activities to support students’ development beyond the classroom.
About Loreto High School As part of the global Loreto family of schools, Loreto High School benefits from a 400-year tradition of excellence. Our school is built on the values of respect, integrity, and service, creating an inclusive environment where students of all abilities can thrive. We are committed to academic development, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver high-quality education.
The Successful Candidate Will Be:
- A qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students.• Committed to delivering engaging lessons for a range of abilities across both key stages
- Experience of leading a team.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to extra-curricular activities.
- A reliable and collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.
- Dedicated to upholding the school’s high standards and ethos.
How to apply
If you are passionate about making a difference, please apply by demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description.
Contact
Us
For further information or to arrange a school visit, please contact Mrs.
Michelle Pentland at recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
Safeguarding Commitment
Loreto High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this
commitment.
Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), including:
- Enhanced DBS check with barred-list clearance
- Online searches (e.g., social media) during shortlisting
- Overseas criminal record check (for international applicants)
For more information, visit: www.loretochorlton.co.uk
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Professional Development: Tailored support for career growth, regular training,
and a personalised induction programme.
Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme,free flu vaccinations, Mental Health First Aiders,
Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, and gym discounts.
Financial Rewards: Competitive salaries, pension contributions,long service awards, and access to discount platforms.
Work-Life Balance: Regular workload reviews and flexibleworking opportunities where possible.
Community and Recognition: Positive working environmentthat values achievements and contributions.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
Arranging a visit to Loreto High School Chorlton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
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