ESports & Computing Curriculum Lead Teacher
Heywood Academy, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL10 4TW67 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers' Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2a allowance - £3,527 per annum
SEN - £2,787 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Have specific experience in working with students with SEND and Autism
- Be an excellent practitioner with the commitment and motivation to inspire students learning and development.
- To have knowledge and understanding of autism and how students with autism learn and be able to use knowledge of ASC strategies to adapt learning to meet the needs of these students.
- To have an up to date understanding of the National Curriculum at all ability levels and be able to adapt learning to meet the needs of students in KS3 to KS5.
- To deliver a broad and balanced computing curriculum that covers digital literacy skills, computing, E-Sports, digital enterprise, and E-Safety, using diverse media and software applications that is tailored to KS3 students with ASC/SLCN and mild/moderate learning difficulties, while also extending provision across KS4 and KS5.
- To be able to deliver E-Sports BTEC at level 1 and level 2 at KS4, and potentially to level 3 at KS5.
- To be able to deliver other computing qualifications at KS4 and KS5.
- To be able to deliver digital enterprise project qualifications at KS4 and KS5.
- To be able to use a wide range of communication tools to communicate with students in the school.
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and adaptive lessons which meet individual needs.
- Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs.
- Can foster good relationships with other staff, students, parents and the wider community.
- Have experience of enhancement of student progress gains and raising attainment and achievement in all students.
- Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and student progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve.
- Be hardworking, organised and proactive in their professional development.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff
- High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
- A commitment to future career development and progression within the trust
- Holiday Saturday Fund Membership and access to benefits
- Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Heywood Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- Up to 75 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- steven.scott@newbridgegroup.org
Arranging a visit to Heywood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email steven.scott@newbridgegroup.org.
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