Curriculum Leader of Computing
Alder Community High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 5NJ5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR 1a (£10,174) R&R allowance available for the right candidate to be discussed at interview.
Additional allowances
TLR 1a (£10,174) plus R&R allowance available for the right candidate to be discussed at interview.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Alder Community High School is a popular, over-subscribed local authority maintained secondary school located in Gee Cross, Hyde in Greater Manchester and is close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. 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.
What the school offers its staff
We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard.
Join our friendly, supportive team
Being part of the Alder team, you will receive:
✅ 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 information about the job
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 to arrange a visit
For an informal chat about the post or to visit the school please contact recruitment@alderchs.uk or 0161 368 5132 to arrange a convenient time.
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.
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.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Alder Community High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 924 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alder Community High School website
- Email address
- c.hood@alderchs.uk
- Phone number
- 0161 368 5132
Alder Community High School is a popular oversubscribed, 11-16, mixed comprehensive school and is situated in Gee Cross, Hyde within Tameside to the east of Manchester, close to the borders with Stockport and the Peak District. We can offer excellent facilities, a friendly and supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.
Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone.
Arranging a visit to Alder Community High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.hood@alderchs.uk.
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