Head of Computer Science
Knutsford Academy
Cheshire East
- £32,916 - £51,048 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 (£32,916) to UPS 3 (£51,048) + TLR 2B (£5,876)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2026
Job overview
Knutsford Academy is seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking Head of Computing to lead the department. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional who is passionate about developing an outstanding curriculum and ensuring exceptional outcomes for young people.
As Head of Department, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of the Computing Department across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will lead curriculum development, raise standards in teaching and learning, and ensure every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
You will:
Provide outstanding leadership to establish a highly effective, innovative Computer Science department.
Drive curriculum development, teaching quality and assessment practice.
Monitor student progress across the year and implement effective intervention strategies.
Lead and support your team through high-quality coaching, appraisal and professional development.
Ensure the department offers a productive, engaging and safe learning environment.
Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation, strategic planning and quality assurance.
Manage departmental resources, budget planning and exam entries efficiently.
Promote high expectations, excellent behaviour and a positive culture of achievement.
This role is ideal for an experienced middle leader or an aspiring leader ready for their next challenge.
We are looking for someone who:
Is an excellent Computer Science practitioner with a strong academic background.
Has successful middle leadership experience or can demonstrate excellent leadership potential.
Can evidence improving outcomes, leading change and raising standards.
Has strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and curriculum design.
Uses data effectively to set high expectations and track student progress.
Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal, organisational and ICT skills.
Is committed to safeguarding, equality, and the Trust’s values -driven ethos.
Brings energy, enthusiasm, resilience and a passion for developing both staff and students.
Applications close - Wednesday 24th June @ 9am
Interviews - Monday 29th June
Start date: 1st September 2026
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About Knutsford Academy
Knutsford Academy provides secondary education to over 1200 students aged from 11 to 18 in the historic town of Knutsford, less than 20 miles from the centre of Manchester and minutes from the M6 motorway. Students arrive in Year 7 from the local primary schools in Knutsford and we also attract a number of students from the south Manchester and Northwich areas. The school formed in 1953 as Knutsford High School and still operates from the original site in the centre of the town, it transferred to Academy status in 2012.
Knutsford Academy are part of The Learning Partnership.
The Learning Partnership is a new multi-academy trust that was formed on 1st September 2023 as a merger between The Learning Alliance and The Learning for Life Partnership. The trust consists of fourteen schools, eight of which are primary schools and six are secondary schools, all based across East Cheshire and North Staffordshire.
Our School Vision:
Academic Excellence - We provide a supportive and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve academic excellence at Knutsford Academy.
Strong Community - We draw on the strength of our community within Knutsford Academy and work with our local community around Knutsford.
World Class Opportunities - We aim to prepare our students for life beyond school by providing world class opportunities.
Our School Values -
Ambition - We have high expectations of ourselves and work hard to achieve them.
Respect - We respect ourselves, our environment and other people.
Kindness - We look after ourselves and others and celebrate our differences, because they are what make us unique.
The Knutsford Academy Team
Knutsford Academy is led by Headteacher Karen Key, who oversees the strategy and running of the school. There are currently over 60 teachers at the school and a support team who all work collectively to deliver the very best for our students.
Professional Development
We provide a range of training programmes through our own teacher training school, including a PGCE run in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, together with a personal development programme for those looking to progress to the next step, offering the NPQML and NPQSL, run in partnership with the Star Institute.
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