Subject Leader Computer Science

Icknield High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2AH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2B
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR 2B

Subject Leader Computer Science job summary

Icknield High School is a highly successful multi-cultural 11-16 Academy, situated in pleasant grounds on the northern outskirts of town. We are justifiably proud of our excellent results, achieving a Progress 8 score of +2.24 in 2024 and believe that we offer both students and staff a caring environment in which they can succeed.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and passionate specialist to lead our highly effective Computing department. This is a tremendous opportunity to lead a high performing team of specialist teachers who consistently achieve outstanding outcomes for our students.

We are extremely proud of the outcomes for GCSE 9-1 Computer Science in 2025. For Computer Science, 92% of our students achieved a grade 4 or above, 84% achieved a grade 5 or above and 50% achieved a grade 7 or above.

Successful candidates will:

Have responsibility to lead and manage a team of colleagues in the effective delivery of Computer Science across the age and ability range of the school.

To provide leadership of Computer Science helping to ensure excellent outcomes for all students.

To lead the development of the curriculum so that all students receive a rich and challenging experience of Computer Science.

Be an effective classroom practitioner with strong behaviour management and committed to ensuring all students succeed and fulfil their potential.

Experience of developing and holding staff accountable.

An outstanding track record within your current department or role.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

Visits to the school are most welcomed.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for the above position and are interested in joining our staff team, for further details and an application pack please contact Mrs Freeman-Headteacher’s PA, - telephone 01582 576561 or e-mail tfreeman@icknield.beds.sch.uk Alternatively, please visit our web site www.icknield.beds.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12.00 noon.

Icknield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to

share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks

with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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

Icknield High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Icknield High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Icknield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/icknield-high-school

Icknield High School is a highly successful 11-16 mixed Academy with an excellent reputation, situated in pleasant grounds on the northern outskirts of town. We pride ourselves on our excellent GCSE results and offering an enriching educational experience to all of our students. We are justifiably proud of our excellent reputation and believe that we offer both students and staff a caring environment in which they can succeed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

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