Curriculum Leader of Computing & ICT

Temple Moor High School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0PT

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) + TLR 2B (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

Curriculum Leader of Computing & ICT job summary

CURRICULUM LEADER OF COMPUTING & ICT

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: M1 – UPS3

Additional allowances: TLR 2b (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

Flexible working: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore flexible working arrangements to support your needs within this role

ABOUT TEMPLE MOOR HIGH SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM

We are Temple Moor High School & Sixth Form, part of Red Kite Learning Trust; a confident and outward-facing school, at the heart of the local community. At Temple Moor we believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do.  By committing to this aspiration, and continual school improvement, we can provide the very best life chances, and next steps in students’ learning at our school, both now and into the future. Message from our Principal here.

WHAT WE OFFER

A school-wide dedication to our core values: Courage, Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence

A school and department with high attainment and achievement, underpinned by strong student behaviour and attitudes to learning, and validated as Good by OFSTED in 2023

Excellent facilities, with well-equipped ICT suites that have benefitted from a programme of investment in recent years

Teaching across Key Stages 3 – 5

A supportive workplace that champions respect, celebrates equality and diversity, and prioritises your well-being

A collaborative culture built on generosity and a shared sense of purpose

Continuous investment in your professional development, with training opportunities to support every stage of your career and support you reach your full potential

Full benefits and rewards can be found here

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Discover Computing at Temple Moor High School & Sixth Form here

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, impactful and highly motivated Curriculum Leader of Computing and ICT, to drive this important subject area of school. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a specialist team within school, developing the curriculum offer and pedagogy of the team to secure strong progress for our students, as well as furthering the development of e-safety, values, and employability skills amongst students.

In 2024, BTEC Creative Media results averaged a grade of a level 2 merit, placing the school in the top 20% of schools in England for Creative Media, and a subject progress index score of +0.61. The most recent Computer Science cohort, in 2023, averaged a grade 4+.

As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to work with other middle leaders across the school, Red Kite Alliance and Red Kite Learning Trust. You will also receive investment in your professional development, through our middle leader development programme, enabling you to develop excellence in your leadership and preparing you for future opportunities within our organisation.

CHOOSE US IF YOU ARE

A talented and ambitious teacher, dedicated to academic excellence and maintaining high standards in the classroom

Equipped with strong subject knowledge, a proactive approach, and a commitment to upholding our school values

Knowledgeable about best practices and strategies for improving student attainment

Passionate about every student’s potential to succeed, with the ability to adapt your teaching to meet diverse needs

NEXT STEPS

Chat to us: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. We warmly encourage visits and would be delighted to give you a tour of our school and an opportunity to meet our team. To arrange a visit or speak with us, please contact Kirstie Fraser on 01133900770 ext 7225 or email fraserk@tmhs.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email fraserk@tmhs.rklt.co.uk.

Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Commitment to safeguarding

Temple Moor High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Temple Moor High School

School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase: Secondary
School size: 1326 pupils enrolled
Age range: 11 to 18
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
School website: Temple Moor High School website
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Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, rated ‘good’ by OFSTED in April 2017, is a confident and outward facing school, at the heart of the local community. Able to adapt well to the changing schools’ and educational landscape, we are better prepared to meet the needs and aspirations of all our learners. At Temple Moor we believe in pursuing excellence in everything we do.  By committing to this aspiration, and continual school improvement, we can provide the very best life chances, and next steps in students’ learning at our school, both now and into the future. 

We are part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, which has a philosophy deeply rooted in professional generosity and in helping young people excel within their own schools, and beyond. We believe we have found the right partner to help us to improve standards still further for all our students and to secure our long-term vision – helping us to become a centre of excellence at the heart of the community..