Director of Technical Innovation & Trust Lead for Computing
Bury Church of England High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TS10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
14 July 2025 at 1:39pm
Date listed
3 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 31,650 - 49,084
Director of Technical Innovation & Trust Lead for Computing job summary
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL INNOVATION & TRUST LEAD FOR COMPUTING
MPS T1 – T9 £31,650 - £49,084
PLUS, TLR 2B £5,644
1.0 FTE
PERMANENT CONTRACT
REQUIRED 1ST JANUARY 2026 OR SOONER
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our school in a brand-new role that blends high-quality classroom teaching with whole-school and Trust-wide leadership in digital innovation. As Director of Technical Innovation & Trust Lead for Computing, you will shape the way technology—particularly emerging fields like artificial intelligence—is used to enrich teaching, learning, and curriculum design across our school and the wider Trust.
You will continue to teach IT/Computing (with a timetable broadly equivalent to a Head of Department), while leading a pioneering, timetabled enrichment programme focused on technical innovation for all year groups. In parallel, for equivalent to a half day a week, you’ll act as the Trust-wide strategic lead for Computing, helping to drive consistency, excellence and innovation in Computing education across our family of schools.
We’re looking for a creative thinker who loves their subject, thrives on collaboration, and is inspired by the educational possibilities of digital transformation. This is a role for someone who wants to build something bold and new.
WE ARE SEEKING SOMEONE WHO:
- Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
- Has the ability to teach students throughout the age and ability range.
- Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
- Monitors students’ progress and create opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
- Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues and with the wider school community.
- Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contribute to departmental policies and developments.
- Can manage a year group and work closely with other Heads of Year to implement behaviour policies and support strategies.
- Will work with curriculum leaders and classroom teachers to monitor academic progress.
- Contributes to whole-school development through pastoral SLT meetings.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:
- Teach IT/Computing to KS3–KS4 to a high standard, fostering curiosity and confidence in learners.
- Design, implement and lead a school-wide enrichment programme focused on technical innovation (e.g. AI, robotics, app development, digital creativity).
- Work with Heads of Computing and SLT across Trust schools to drive consistency, including in curriculum development, assessment models, and staff development.
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
- Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
- Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
- Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
- A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
- Fantastic facilities.
- A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk
To apply please complete the attached application form via the link
Vacancy Detail -SCH-TBFT-0137 - SAMpeople Recruit
Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 14th July 2025 @ 9.00am
SHORTLISTING: Monday 14th July 2025 @ 12.00pm
INTERVIEWS: 16th or 17th July 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
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About Bury Church of England High School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 842 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bury Church of England High School website
Bury C of E High School has recently joined the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.
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