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:
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.
1. To view the Recruitment booklet,
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nick Melson, Vice Principal at