Subject Leader IT & Computing

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5ZA

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Mainscale / UPS (For the right candidate, a recruitment and retention payment will be available)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and values-driven Subject Leader of IT & Computing to lead a strong and successful department into its next phase of development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to shape a modern, relevant and ambitious computing curriculum, ensuring that all students develop the knowledge and skills required to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

You will work closely with senior leaders, Curriculum Leadership Group (CLG) colleagues and pastoral teams to ensure a fully aligned approach to curriculum, teaching, behaviour and student support.

At Key Stage 3, all students follow a broad and balanced curriculum including programming, data handling, computer systems, web development and e-safety. Schemes of work are well-established and continue to evolve to reflect national developments in computing education.

At Key Stage 4, both vocational IT and GCSE Computer Science are popular and successful options, with strong outcomes over time and positive progress measures.

At Key Stage 5, the department offers both vocational IT and A Level Computer Science, with consistently strong ALPS performance (typically 1–3). Student uptake is healthy and reflects the strength of provision across the key stages.

The department benefits from excellent facilities, including six dedicated computer suites and fully integrated IT provision across the school and sixth form.

What the school offers its staff

We believe that Archbishop Holgate’s is ‘no ordinary school’ and is an excellent place to work, a view confirmed by excellent Ofsted and SIAMS outcomes over the past two decades.

Our staff are friendly and supportive and our students are polite, hardworking and keen to succeed. As such, this post represents an exciting opportunity to join a very successful, high-achieving, forward looking and fully-subscribed Church of England comprehensive school.

Successful candidates will be fully supported to develop in the role, benefiting from bespoke CPD opportunities both at Archbishop’s and as part of the Pathfinder Teaching School Hub. In addition, colleagues will benefit from being part of the Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust Career Pathway Programme, and through working with colleagues across other Trust schools, develop skills and share innovative teaching and learning practices.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1818 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy website
• Email address: jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy
• Phone number: 01904 411341
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archbishop-holgate-s-school-a-church-of-england-academy

Arranging a visit to Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsissons@ahs.pmat.academy.

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