Computing, Design and Technology Curriculum Lead

Salary: M1-M6 - £34,069- 46,940 + Plus £2,750 per annum expert payment

Permanent, Full-time Term-time only

Hours: 40 per week

Computing, Design and Technology Curriculum Lead – Shape Learning, Inspire Futures

Here at Aurora Mansfield, we're looking for an ambitious and experienced Computing, Design and Technology Curriculum Lead to provide strategic leadership across Computing, Design Technology and Food & Nutrition for learners aged 7–19.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that develops digital literacy, technical and practical skills, creativity, problem-solving and independence, while preparing learners for adulthood, further education and employment.

A Role with Real Impact

You'll lead the development and quality assurance of the curriculum, ensuring clear progression across all pathways and that learning is appropriately designed around learners' individual needs, aspirations and starting points.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading curriculum development, planning and evaluation
• Monitoring assessment, progress and outcomes
• Ensuring effective curriculum progression across pathways
• Undertaking learning walks, lesson visits and curriculum reviews
• Supporting colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Overseeing qualification pathways and accreditation
• Promoting practical, vocational and real-world learning opportunities

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with:

• QTS
• Significant experience teaching Computing, Design Technology and/or Food & Nutrition
• Experience of curriculum or subject leadership
• Strong knowledge of curriculum progression, assessment and pedagogy
• A strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
• The ability to analyse data, lead improvement and develop colleagues
• A commitment to achieving high expectations and positive outcomes for all learners

Knowledge of relevant qualifications such as GCSE Computing, Food & Nutrition or Design Technology, and a relevant leadership qualification, would be desirable.

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Emma.Mckay@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.