Trust Lead Teacher of Computing

The Castle Rock School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 August 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Computing
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £51,773 to £57,137
• Pay scale: Leadership L1-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trust Lead Teacher: Computing

Job Title: Lead Teacher- Lionheart Educational Trust

Reporting to: Director of Curriculum

Salary: Leadership pay range: L1-5

Hours: Full time

Based at: North/North West Leicestershire or South Derbyshire Lionheart Schools. The exact school base will be discussed at interview considering experience, skills and geographical preference.

Teaching hours: 0.8 FTE will be based at one of Lionheart secondary schools. This will be matched to the candidate’s experience, skills and geographical preference where possible while reflecting the needs of the trust.

0.2 FTE will be provided to undertake a strategic trust wide role, supporting leadership development and leading improvement projects linked to Computing and the Trust Development Plan.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective classroom teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career and gain trust-wide leadership experience while remaining rooted in classroom practice.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about making a difference beyond their own classroom and will be motivated by improving outcomes for learners across a range of secondary schools. They will be a confident and reflective practitioner with a track record of strong outcomes, bringing creativity, professionalism and a collaborative approach to their work.

The right candidate will be flexible and outward-facing, embracing the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across Lionheart Schools. Following an initial period in post, there may be opportunities to support additional schools as part of agreed improvement work, enabling the postholder to gain breadth of experience and develop as a future trust-wide leader.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

Closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026

How to apply

For job description and application process, please click the link below

https://www.eteach.com/job/trust-lead-teacher-of-computer-science-1548339

Please include in your application a 2 sided letter outlining:

• What skills and experience you will bring to the role.
• Your vision for inclusion across the Trust and beyond.
• Three key priorities for your first year in the post.

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

What the school offers its staff

his is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Castle Rock School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Castle Rock School website
• Email address: lht-hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01162670067
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-castle-rock-school

Arranging a visit to The Castle Rock School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lht-hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk.

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