Head ofputer Science – Full Time with TLR
Location: Welland Park Academy, Market Harborough
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2 (£8611)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a passionate and innovativeputer Science specialist ready to lead a thriving department in a forward-thinking school? If so, Welland Park Academy is the place for you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Head ofputer Science to lead and inspire within our forward-thinking and well-resourced department. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a dynamic curriculum that equips our ambitious and curious students with the digital skills and creativity they need for the future.
At Welland Park Academy, we take immense pride in our core values of Respect, Perseverance, Achievement, and Kindness—principles that shape every aspect of school life. We would be very pleased to wee a new colleague who shares these values and wants to be part of a school that puts students and learning at the heart of everything we do.
It is a very exciting time to join us at Welland Park Academy; we are a high-performing 11-16 school with over 1000 students on roll and we are growing! Our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025) reaffirmed our status as a ‘Good’ school, highlighting the ambitious curriculum, high expectations, and strong student oues. Inspectors noted that “this is a school where pupils are proud to learn.”
We consistently achieve outstanding GCSE results, exceeding national averages, ranking 3rd in 2025 for the percentage of students achieving Grade 5 or above in English and Maths, and with attendance levels placing us in the top 25% of schools nationally. We aremitted to fostering a thriving, supportivemunity where both students and staff excel.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Be a dynamic and inspiring classroom practitioner with a genuine passion forputer Science
• Have the vision and drive to lead a department, raising attainment and promoting a love of learning
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and the ability to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Be a motivational leader,mitted to supporting and developing colleagues
• Show a strongmitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all students
• Be a proactive, collaborative team player who contributes positively to the wider schoolmunity
• Embrace opportunities for professional growth and innovation in teaching and learning
What We Offer:
• A full-time, permanent role with TLR to reflect leadership responsibilities
• A supportive and forward-thinking team of colleagues
• A strongmitment to ongoing professional development
• Students who are eager to learn and actively engaged in their education
• A well-resourcedputer Science department with laboratories and equipment
• The potential for a wider leadership role for an outstanding candidate
• Subscription to the SAS Wellbeing Package to support staff health and wellbeing
• Opportunities to go on our amazing school trips (recent trips include, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Iceland and France).
• Access to an onsite gym available for staff use
• Free onsite parking for all staff
If you are an ambitious and talentedputer Science teacher looking to make a real difference in a school that values and supports its staff, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply and Arrange a Visit:
Please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details for an application pack, further information and to arrange a school visit.
T: 07525 889925
E:
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Interviews: TBC
Welland Park Academy ismitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share thismitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
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