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  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    23 February 2026 at 11am

  • Date listed

    19 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales + TLR 2C equivalent to £8,611 per annum

Head of Computing and Creative Media job summary

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Discover ICT Curriculum at Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form HERE

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, high-performing department. We are seeking a committed, forward-thinking Head of Computing and Creative Media to build on existing success and lead the department into its next stage of development.

The department has a strong track record of achievement and sustained growth. GCSE Computer Science outcomes consistently demonstrate residuals above the national average, reflecting excellent student progress. Recruitment into BTEC Creative Media is strong and stable, with results among the best in the school.

We are proud that Post-16 Digital Media have delivered outstanding outcomes over the past two years, with all students achieving Distinction grades in all controlled assessment units. Outcomes across KS4 and KS5 media courses are among the strongest in the school, supported by a growing enrichment offer, including the recent introduction of VEX Robotics for KS4 and KS5. Our outstanding department is currently the only school in East Leeds to offer A-level Computer Science.

About our School

Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form is a confident, outward-facing school, firmly embedded in the heart of our local community. Our ability to adapt to the evolving educational landscape means we are well placed to meet the needs and aspirations of all our learners, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment.

As part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, we benefit from a culture of collaboration and professional generosity. This partnership supports our continued drive for excellence, both in the classroom and beyond. We believe we have found the ideal partner to help us raise standards even further and to realise our long-term vision: to become a centre of excellence at the heart of our community.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking, values-led organisation where staff are supported, challenged, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

  • Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
  • Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
  • Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
  • Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
  • Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Temple Moor High School and Sixth Form, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

  • An ambitious, forward-thinking leader with a clear vision for Computing and Creative Media
  • Experienced in leading a high-performing department and raising student outcomes
  • An excellent practitioner with experience of curriculum development and post-16 pathways
  • Committed to staff development, enrichment opportunities and inclusive practice

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Kirstie Fraser at FraserK@tmhs.rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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.
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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

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About Temple Moor High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1333 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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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..

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