14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Business studies, Computing

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR 1C

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Department to lead our business studies/computer science department

Proven track record of innovative approaches to teaching and someone who can continue to raise achievement in the department

Be able to lead a supportive, well-motivated team with a strong ethos for collaborative and shared practice, teach across the full ability range from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 and work in an environment with a strong emphasis on professional development

What the school offers its staff

Continuing CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing charter


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.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HOD business and computing Advert April 2026.doc - 47 KB (opens in new tab)
Head of Department April 2026.docx - 33 KB (opens in new tab)
PS Teacher.doc - 60 KB (opens in new tab)

About Macmillan Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1565 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
Macmillan Academy website
Email address
e.hill@macademy.org.uk
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We are a high performing 11-18 academy which has built a strong reputation as one of the area’s leading schools. We are keen to recruit talented individuals who share our commitment to excellence and want to make a difference.

Arranging a visit to Macmillan Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.hill@macademy.org.uk.

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