Yakoob Atcha
Bolton,United Kingdom
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and motivated trainee Computing teacher with a strong passion for supporting young people in developing both their technical skills and confidence. With a background in working in IT within schools, I bring practical, real-world insight into the classroom, helping to make learning relevant and engaging. I am dedicated to building positive relationships that nurture curiosity, resilience, and independence, and I am committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Computing PGCE Teacher
Mount St Joseph & Cansfield High Schools
Bolton/Wigan
09.2025 - Current
- Teaching Computing across KS3 and KS4 , alongside
BTEC Enterprise at Cansfield High School - Planning, Creating and delivering engaging lessons in line with National Curriculum - Lessons such as; Cyber Security, Programming, Algorithms.
- Employed the use of adaptive teaching techniques to better meet the needs of SEND, EAL and High Attaining students.
- Curated strong pedagogical relationships with students, which promoted positive attitude to learning alongside a curious and resilient learning environment.
- Delivered extra curricular activity in the form of a Cyber Security Club.
- Delivered PSHE lessons to promote wellbeing and responsible decision making.
IT Technician
Manchester Academy High School
Manchester
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Analysed technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Assisted end-users in understanding software applications.
- Performed maintenance and updates on systems, including hardware and software networks.
- Supported operations of cyber security club.
Education
PGCE Secondary Computing with QTS -
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2025/2025 -
BSc Hons - Computer Forensics & Security
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Skills
- Behaviour management and classroom practice
- Adaptive teaching and communication
- Curriculum planning and delivery
- Problem solving and computational thinking
- Relationship and stakeholder management
- Data-driven decision making
References
Manchester Metropolitan University
Email : ittreference@mmu.ac.uk
Secondary References, Manchester
Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education,
Brooks Building, 53 Bonsall Street, Manchester,
M15 6GX
Adam Taylor
Computing Subject Mentor, Mount St Joseph High School
Email: ATaylor@msj.stoccat.org.uk
Timeline
Trainee Computing PGCE Teacher
Mount St Joseph & Cansfield High Schools
09.2025 - Current
IT Technician
Manchester Academy High School
02.2023 - 08.2025
BSc Hons - Computer Forensics & Security
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2019 - 01.2022
PGCE Secondary Computing with QTS -
Manchester Metropolitan University
2025/2025 -