24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Full time: 195 days a year

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 to UPR3

Additional allowances

TLR 2C  £8,611

What skills and experience we're looking for

* Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to ICT/Computing

• Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Strong and secure subject knowledge in ICT/Computing up to GCSE and/or A Level

• Evidence of good student examination results

• Recent and relevant teaching experience

• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4

• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students

• Good understanding of curriculum developments in ICT/Computing

• Experience of leading a team

• Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice

• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies

• Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance

• Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation

• Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes

• Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning

• Able to use student level data to raise standards

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

• Strong enthusiasm for your subject area

• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas

• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers

• Able to communicate high expectations to all students

• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond

What the school offers its staff

A range of benefits to help your financial, physical and mental well being including:

* Cycle To Work scheme

*Free Online GP 24/7 access to GPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioners for you & your household.

* Gym and Fitness Discounts. Over 3000 gyms, studios, centres, boot camps & clubs in the UK.

* Access to a range of digital fitness providers

*Free Annual Flu Vaccine

* Eye Tests

Employee Assistance Programme - An industry leading programme.

* Menopause Support Service

* Removing the myths and taboos around menopause.

* Mental Health First Aiders

* Mediation Services

* Occupational Health

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.
Skilled Worker visas can 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

Carlton le Willows Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check).

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

Job Description - Teaching - Head of Department - ICT Computing.pdf - 151 KB (opens in new tab)

About Carlton le Willows Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1803 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Carlton le Willows Academy website
Email address
info@clwacademy.org.uk
Phone number
01159565008
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Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

An exciting place to learn, the Academy boasts a brand new state of the art building and a purpose-built sixth form centre. There is currently more work ongoing in our West block to create new science labs and purpose built classrooms – all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come.

The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long-standing record of academic achievement with students’ results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.

Carlton le Willows students know that they come to a happy school where discipline, hard work and learning go hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.

Arranging a visit to Carlton le Willows Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@clwacademy.org.uk.

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