Head of Department - ICT

All Saints Catholic College, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 5AP

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,786.00 - £56,918.00 Annually (Actual) MAIN/UPS plus TLR2b

Head of Department - ICT job summary

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a Head of Department - ICT at All Saints Catholic College on a permanent basis.

We are looking for an dynamic experienced teacher who would be able to support our drive to raise attainments and standards in the ICT Department. Some experience of leadership would be desirable.

The successful candidate will:

• Be someone with drive and ambition who will challenge, inspire and motivate our students. You will be a highly dynamic individual who consistently delivers innovative teaching and where possible has a proven track record of outstanding progress in external examinations.

• Be enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for your subject and an ability to inspire students

• Be committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning

• Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team, flexible and of course have a good sense of humour.

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

• Act with the utmost integrity at all times.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from four other schools in this forward thinking Catholic multi-academy trust in this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individual
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications and opportunities to access other relevant paid training.
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare Vouchers

Candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school and meet a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Please contact the Headteacher's PA, Chelsea Shackleton at cshackleton@allsaintscatholiccollege to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position, you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now'. You should read the Notes to Applicants, Privacy Notice, Job Description & Person Specification.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practicing Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practicing Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practicing Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.

[1] Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and satisfactory overseas checks (where applicable) and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

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.

About All Saints Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 816 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: All Saints Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/all-saints-catholic-college-dukinfield

All Saints Catholic College is a happy family of staff, pupils and parents working together to provide an excellent education to the young people of Tameside. We are a good school and our school is an excellent place for a child to be educated. Our motto is “Be Inspired. Be Excellent. Succeed” and at the core of our mission is a relentless drive to provide an outstanding Catholic education for every child who comes to our school.

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