Head of Computer Science (UCC020BC)

Uppingham Community College, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9TJ

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 August 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) TLR2a

Head of Computer Science (UCC020BC) job summary

An Exciting Opportunity to Lead a New Curriculum as Head of Computer Science

At Uppingham Community College, we are always looking to innovate and provide our students with outstanding learning experiences. We are now seeking a visionary and dynamic educator to pioneer a brand-new subject, initially at Key Stage 3, with a view to launching Computer Science GCSE in 2027.

This is a rare opportunity to design a curriculum from the ground up, shaping the way students engage with Computer Science across all key stages. You will develop schemes of work, teaching resources, and assessment strategies that are engaging, challenging, and relevant to the world our students live in.

We are committed to providing the infrastructure, support, and resources needed to bring your vision to life, including access to modern classrooms, innovative technology, and opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration. You will work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to ensure the successful integration of the subject into our wider curriculum. You will have the ambition to lead a team within Computer Science as the department develops.

This role is perfect for a creative, forward-thinking Computer Teacher who is passionate about inspiring young people and making a lasting impact. If you are excited by the prospect of leading a new curriculum and shaping its future at Uppingham Community College, we would love to hear from you.

Computer Science at Uppingham Community College

At UCC Computer Science is taught from two large, modern air-conditioned classrooms. Each computer suite houses 32 high spec’d desktops running Windows 11, and a printer shared between both classrooms. Impero software allows for remote access onto students’ individual computers and also allows teaching to be broadcast to all computers for demonstration purposes etc. Both rooms are also fitted with large fully Interactive BenQ Boards.

Start date: 27.08.2026

Salary: Main pay scale/ Upper pay scale (depending on experience), plus TLR2a for additional responsibility as Head of Department.

For any further questions or to arrange a tour of our school please contact: Jane Kendrick (HR Manager) hr@ucc.rutland.sch.uk or 01572 823631

We reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate, please don't wait to put forward your application.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to DBS checks. In the interests of safer recruitment, the Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants in compliance with the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Any relevant information found with regards to a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

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

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to DBS checks. In the interests of safer recruitment, the Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants in compliance with the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Any relevant information found with regards to a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

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 Uppingham Community College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 919 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uppingham Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uppingham-community-college

Our core values as a school are: Respect, Honesty and Kindness. Everything we do is based upon these simple principles. Our students consistently achieve excellent GCSE outcomes and we are very proud of our holistic approach to developing respectful and responsible young people who are ready for life in our ever changing world.

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