Director of Computing and Business

Leeds City Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2LG

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or January 2027

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

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: £57,137.00 - £63,070.00 Annually (Actual)

Director of Computing and Business job summary

The postholder will demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the achievement of all students across their learning journey from 11-16 and beyond. You will lead on the design and development of an outstanding, innovative and creative Computing and Business curriculum, encompassing high-quality vocational and academic pathways and making effective use of the latest technologies. 

The role includes fostering in both students and staff the adaptable skills and positive attitudes required for lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving world. In addition, the postholder will contribute to ensuring that leaders and teachers across The White Rose Academies Trust are provided with high-quality professional development opportunities, enabling them to be highly effective practitioners. 

You will also play a key role in developing and sustaining positive external relationships at both a local and strategic level, working collaboratively with The White Rose Academies Trust and other partners to support the academy’s continued growth as a central resource for the community. 

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students. 

The trust employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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 children safe in 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.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Leeds City Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1034 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leeds City Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leeds-city-academy

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