Head of Computer Science

The Grange Academy, Bushey, WD23 3AA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January or 1st May start

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  22 September 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: FMPS PayScale points 1-6 (£35,602-£48,478) / FUPS PayScale points 1-3 (£50,624-£54,328), with TLR 2b

Head of Computer Science job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Head of Computer Science. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and ambitious teacher to lead an important area of our curriculum and contribute to the continued success of our school. Computer Science is a core part of our curriculum offer and has benefited from the support and expertise of the Future Academies Curriculum Centre. Outcomes in the subject have continued to improve, in line with the wider trajectory of the school, and we are now looking for an expert teacher and ambitious leader who can build on these foundations and take the department further.

As Head of Department, you will provide the leadership and subject expertise required to secure consistently high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement. You will lead curriculum development, support the professional development of colleagues, monitor student progress and ensure that assessment is used effectively to drive improvement. Above all, you will establish an ambitious culture within the department in which students are challenged, supported and inspired to succeed.

There is a breadth of opportunities for professional development and leadership growth, making this an excellent role for someone looking to take the next step in their leadership journey. For an experienced leader, there may also be opportunities to contribute more widely to the development of teaching, curriculum and leadership across the school. Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.

•Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.

•Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.

•Mintago – employee benefits platform.

•Internal Leadership programmes

•Employee Assistance Programme.

•Access to a Virtual GP

•Eye Care Voucher scheme.

•Partnership with YellowNest -Salary sacrifice childcare.

For full person specification, please refer to job pack.

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

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 The Grange Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 928 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Grange Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-grange-academy

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