A high-achieving secondary academy in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is seeking an innovative Head of Computer Science to lead its digital technologies department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Computer Science is an expanding discipline within this academy's STEM curriculum. The successful candidate will take strategic leadership over Key Stage 3 Computing, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Computer Science), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Computer Science / BTEC Digital Information Technology), managing syllabus progression, programming pedagogy, and IT laboratory spaces.
Working alongside senior leadership, you will coach non-specialists, direct robotics and cybersecurity enrichment clubs, and oversee Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) coding project moderation. This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic direction, curriculum design, and operational management for the Computer Science faculty
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Teach practical coding (Python/Java) and theoretical computer architecture lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
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Line-manage department teachers, conducting peer observations, code reviews, and subject-specific CPD
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Oversee NEA programming project moderation and manage external exam board submissions
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Track student assessment data, implement targeted intervention groups, and organize regional hackathons
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Supervise computer suites, software licensing, development IDE environments, and hardware inventories
Role Overview & Specifications
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Start Date: January
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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
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Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
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Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
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Key Curriculum: OCR / AQA Computer Science
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
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High proficiency in text-based programming (Python, Java, C#) and computer systems architecture
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Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level alongside leadership experience
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An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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