Digital Technology Lead
University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS - UPS
Additional allowances
MPS - UPS
Digital Technology Lead job summary
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion and interest in IT.
Someone who wants to build an ever-evolving curriculum to be proud of and to showcase in the future as a strong pathway that leads students to achieve first choice university placement, apprenticeship and their dream role in an IT environment.
You will need energy, positivity, and drive to build this curriculum. You will need energy, positivity, and drive to build this curriculum.
About University Collegiate Bolton
University Collegiate Bolton is a mixed secondary school with a thriving sixth form, part of QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust). We are a values driven academy committed to inclusion, high expectations and developing the whole pupil. Our culture is built on collaboration across the Trust, a focus on pupil wellbeing and a determination to close gaps so every pupil reaches their potential.
We follow the inspection framework that guides our continuous improvement work, and our current school priorities focus on strengthening curriculum provision, raising achievement across key stages, and ensuring excellent teaching and assessment practice throughout the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Computing department, setting the strategic vision and direction
Develop and implement a robust Computing curriculum that engages and inspires our pupils
Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in Computing across our schools
Provide tailored support and CPD to teaching staff to enhance their subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
Ensure the effective use of technology to support teaching and learning
Liaise with school leaders to identify and address any areas for improvement
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion and interest in IT.
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Extensive experience teaching Computing/ICT in a secondary setting
Proven track record of leading and managing a Computing/ICT department
Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in Computing education
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with staff
Ability to lead and inspire others to achieve high standards
Desirable:
Evidence of driving school improvement and raising attainment in Computing
Knowledge of education technology and its effective integration in the classroom
Why QUEST?
Wellness Day - An additional day of leave for you to focus on your own wellbeing and come back to work refreshed.
Collaborative Working - Benefit from a dedicated trust team to provide support across our schools.
Comprehensive CPD - Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
See our benefits brochure for further details
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About University Collegiate School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- University Collegiate School website
Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!
Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.
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