Head of Computing

The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP/September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 7pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,047.00

Head of Computing job summary

As Head of Computing at Birley Academy, you will play a vital role in leading a high quality Computing education that enables all pupils to achieve strong outcomes and develop the digital knowledge and skills required for future success. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a committed and ambitious academy. You will join a supportive team where collaboration, professional development and high expectations are central to improvement.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is passionate and ambitious in committing to making a difference to pupils’ lives through high-quality Computing education. The successful candidate will:

·      Have strong subject knowledge in Computing and the ability to teach to GCSE level.

·      Demonstrate a clear understanding of effective curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment.

·      Have experience of leading or contributing to subject or faculty improvement.

·      Be able to use data effectively to drive pupil progress and raise attainment.

·      Be confident in coaching, supporting and holding colleagues to account.

·      Be committed to inclusive practice and closing gaps in attainment.

·      Be reflective, organised and committed to their own professional development.

·      Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and the wider school community.

Why join us?

At L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we believe that great schools rely on dedicated teams working together. You will be part of a supportive Trust committed to Leading, Empowering, Achieving and Driving success for our pupils and staff.

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 Birley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Birley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-birley-academy

The Birley Academy is a popular secondary academy in the southeast of Sheffield. We have a modern building set on a pleasant campus with excellent facilities.

We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to transforming the school into an exceptional place to learn.

We can offer you students who are keen to become their best selves; student who will make you remember why working in a school is so special; staff who are hardworking and who want the best for our school; a
leadership team who are passionate and dedicated to making The Birley Academy brilliant and a supportive and aspirational Trust.

Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.

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