Role: Head of Computer Science
Academy: Outwood Academy City
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 (M1) to £ 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.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Nick Melson, Vice Principal at
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
* Competitive Pay & Defined Pension: Competitive salary with increments and inflation-linked increases. Automatic enrolment into a defined benefit pension scheme (TPS or LGPS) with high employer contributions.
* Professional Growth & Recognition: Access CPD up to Masters level (including NPQs). Opportunities for national system leadership roles (NLEs/NLGs) and recognition across the Trust.
* Impact and Workload: Genuine impact opportunities across a family of schools, a manageable workload through our Workload Charter & guaranteed CPD time.
* Wellbeing & Enhanced Policies: Dedicated Wellbeing Employer with a comprehensive strategy and supportive policies (e.g., Menopause Policy). Enhanced occupational benefits with no qualifying period and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.