25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    10 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) MPS - UPS + TLR2b

Subject Leader of IT job summary

Subject Leader of IT

MPS - UPS + TLR2b

To Start January 2026

We are seeking a talented and experienced Subject Leader of IT to join our dynamic team at Wellfield School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced and inspiring environment. If you have the vision and leadership to shape the future of IT education and make a real impact on the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Teaching and Learning to improve student outcomes and raise standards across all key stages. You will play a key role in delivering and supporting school improvement strategies.

As Subject Leader, you will lead the ongoing development, delivery, and review of the IT Department. We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a clear commitment to high expectations—for both staff and students. You will consistently model outstanding practice and place student achievement and progress at the heart of everything you do.

For the right candidate, this position offers outstanding opportunities for career progression and professional growth—an ideal step for those aspiring to further leadership roles. If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution in a vibrant and forward-thinking school, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit to the school or have any questions about the role, please contact Kelly Jobes at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net

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

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

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About Wellfield School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
914 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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