Teacher of ICT - March 2026
Overview
Rumworth School is a highly regarded Local Education Authority maintained special school in Bolton with an excellent reputation for providing an outstanding provision for all students. Visitors to our school always comment on the “lovely feeling and buzz” and the calm & purposeful learning environment. We currently cater for a range of learning difficulties and additional needs for 360 students, and we have recently had a planned building expansion programme to offer 400 places. Our students are aged 11 to 19, and all have an EHCP due to a range of SEND which may include: Moderate / Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Hearing / Visual Impairment, Physical Disability and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. What our students most definitely do all have is a wonderful sense of fun, a love of learning, a high regard for each other and the adults who work with them, and they can’t wait to meet you!
Personal attributes
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional and innovative permanent Teacher of ICT to join our expanding staff as a form teacher. You are likely to already be a specialist teacher of ICT, and then you may also be able to offer additional subjects. As we have a degree of internal flexibility within our talented staff team, please outline in your letter of application the subject(s) that you are most keen to offer, together with an indication of the relevant Key Stages that your skills and experience would be most suited to. You are likely to have experience in the delivery of accredited courses in ICT, and you will have the expertise to help us shape our digital skills curriculum as we further develop and expand our offer. You will be well-versed and skilled as a teacher in the use of technology including interactive whiteboards, iPads, computers, laptops and visualisers.
Our large teaching team includes primary-trained and secondary-trained staff, who have joined us from both mainstream and SEND settings. All form teachers are part of a strong pastoral structure and teach their form class for some of their timetable. Our five Faculties are English, Maths, Science & Technology, Arts & Humanities, and Preparation for Adulthood which incorporates Sport & Active Leisure, DofE, and subjects that contribute towards Employability & Independence. As we are a special school, some staff prefer to teach within more than one Faculty, across a range of abilities and ages. This post is payable for qualified teachers at M1 to M9, dependent upon experience, together with an SEN allowance of £5,497 (£2,787 for an ECT).
Salary & Benefits
Employer: Bolton Council
Location: Bolton
Qualified Teacher Salary Range: M1 to M9 (£32,916 - £51,048) plus SEN Allowance (£5,497, or £2,787 for ECT)
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Job Type: Teacher]
Location
Rumworth School
Armadale Road
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL3 4TP
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Please download and complete the application form and outline your suitability for this post at Rumworth School in your letter of application, within a maximum of two sides of A4 paper.
All applications should please be returned electronically to Mrs Marsha Andrews, the Headteacher’s PA: mandrews@rumworth.bolton.sch.uk
Closing date: 9:00am on 20th April 2026
Shortlisting: 21st and 22nd April 2026
Shortlisted candidates to be informed by 3:00 pm on 22nd April 2026
Interview Date: 28th or 29th April 2026
Equal opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore as part of our Safer Recruitment process, please note that references will be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Appointments are also subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS check and the production of your qualification certificates.
Rumworth School, Armadale Road, Bolton BL3 4TP
Telephone: 01204 333600
Job reference: ICT_T_Mar2026
