Description Role: Head of Computer Science Academy: Outwood Academy City Start Date: September 2026 or sooner Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 (M1) to £51.048 (UPS 3) Plus TLR 2.1 £3,527 Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week Are you a visionary educator ready to lead a subject department, providing clear, cohesive direction and inspiring high achievement? Join us as a Head of Department, where you will communicate a clear purpose and vision, motivate colleagues, and implement whole-Academy initiatives to ensure your department meets ambitious academic targets. This role is designed for someone who models the Academy's values, promotes innovative teaching strategies, and is dedicated to securing continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students. Welcome from the Principal: 'New leaders have begun to transform the culture of the school' (Ofsted Nov 2024) so come and join us on the continuation of our transformative journey. Serving the bustling city of Sheffield, Outwood Academy City was constructed in 2011 with state-of-the-art facilities and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust three years later. The school has undergone a huge transformation for its 1200 students, with an innovative curriculum and a personalised approach to learning, enabling our young people to realise their vocational, practical, creative and academic abilities. 'Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum that the school has carefully sequenced' (Ofsted Nov 2024) to ensure that we give our young people the best chance to succeed. Our students are a really special group of young people, and they are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our ambitious curriculum, and, as a result of 'high-quality pastoral care’, our students thrive and are proud to be a Citizen. Come and take a look at what we offer, and see if you could be a part of Team City - WeAreCity and we are striving for excellence. Will you join us? About the Department: The successful candidate will lead our dynamic Computer Science team, aiming to inspire the next generation of digital innovators, problem-solvers, and future technology leaders. At City, we are not just passionate about Computer Science; we’re committed to shaping the future of digital education. With cutting-edge technology, 3 specialist Computing Rooms, expert support from trust Subject Directors, innovative teaching methods, and the most popular after-school enrichment programme (Minecraft, gaming & e-Sports Club), we empower our teachers to make a real difference to the lives of our students. By joining our dynamic Computer Science department, you would be partaking in an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the future of Computing at our school, and build on a strong track record of outcomes at GCSE. You’ll have full access to a wealth of resources, including for the GCSE Computer Science (OCR Specification), and all of KS3. To view the Recruitment booklet, Click Here If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nick Melson, Vice Principal at n.melson@city.outwood.com Responsibilities The Head of Department is responsible for communicating a clear purpose and vision while providing cohesive leadership and direction to the Department/Faculty. This leader models the Academy's values, promotes high standards through effective teaching, and is accountable for implementing the Department Development Plan/Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous improvement. They develop and sustain DEEP LEADERSHIP through line management of staff, overseeing department resources and budget, reviewing syllabuses, and conducting Performance Management Reviews. (MP-UP & TLR 2.1) To view the job description Click Here Qualifications Essential qualifications required are a Degree in the relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of their subject's secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5), knowledge of current departmental issues, and understanding of school improvement and Ofsted inspection programmes. Essential experience includes leading or supporting the leadership of a department, successful teaching across all key stages, and evidence of managing/leading a new initiative. Required skills encompass being an outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear vision, possessing outstanding relationships with students and staff, and the ability to analyze data to develop rapid improvement intervention strategies. To view the person specification Click Here