Curriculum Leader of Computing
Saddleworth School, Oldham, OL3 5NU20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 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
Subjects
- Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
Additional allowances
TLR 2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
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. This 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. To support a successful candidate who is aspiring to middle leadership, 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.
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
For an informal discussion, please contact Mr T Airnes, Associate Assistant Headteacher tairnes@saddleworthschool.org
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 visithttps://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
We offer:
- 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.
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.
Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy. Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date: 27th January 2026
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Further information about the job
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.
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.
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 Saddleworth School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- Up to 1406 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Saddleworth School website
- Email address
- nliley@saddleworthschool.org
- Phone number
- 01457 872 072
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/
Arranging a visit to Saddleworth School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nliley@saddleworthschool.org.
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