Head of Computer Science – Secondary Academy in Harrogate (January Start)
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Job Summary
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 academys 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
Provide strategic direction curriculum design and operational management for the Computer Science faculty
Teach practical coding (Python/Java) and theoretical computer architecture lessons across Key Stages 3 4 and 5
Line-manage department teachers conducting peer observations code reviews and subject-specific CPD
Oversee NEA programming project moderation and manage external exam board submissions
Track student assessment data implement targeted intervention groups and organize regional hackathons
Supervise computer suites software licensing development IDE environments and hardware inventories
Role Overview & Specifications
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time permanent contract
Location: Harrogate North Yorkshire
Salary / Pay Rate: TLR1 or Leadership Scale equivalent
Key Curriculum: OCR / AQA Computer Science
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS QTLS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
High proficiency in text-based programming (Python Java C#) and computer systems architecture
Proven track record of strong academic outcomes at GCSE and A-Level alongside leadership experience
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time permanent Head of Computer Science position in Harrogate for a January start.
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