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Digital Technology Lead

University Collegiate School · Bolton · Bolton

Job description

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

    Benefits

    MPS - UPS

    About this school

    University Collegiate School

    University technical college · Secondary · Ages 11–19

    Not rated
    Pupils
    604
    Avg teacher salary
    £45,487
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    16.8:1
    Academy trust
    QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

    OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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    Location

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    Bolton, Bolton, BL3 5AG