Computer Science - Head of Department

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Head of Department is responsible for communicating duplicate 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.

• Competitive Pay & Pension:
  Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth:
  Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.аб>
• Workload & Support:
  Committed to a manageable workload via our style Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
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• Wellbeing & Flexibility:
  Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping childrenം safe education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.