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Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Head of Computer Science – Secondary Academy in Harrogate (January Start)

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

  • 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.

Location
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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Head of Computer Science – Secondary Academy in Harrogate (January Start)

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