Subject Leader of Computing & Digital Literacy
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13914965-7c8d-49e9-8363-5caca8e1f5f7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for an inspirational and talented teacher to lead Computing and to take on the strategic role of Digital Literacy Lead within the College. Computing is taught at KS3, with BTEC Digital IT at KS4, and the Digital Literacy remit supports the development of students as safe, responsible and confident users of technology across the wider curriculum.
We are looking for a self-motivated, creative and inspiring leader to drive the success of Computing while supporting a coherent and consistent approach to digital literacy across the College. We are proud to have a team of committed and skilled staff, and we are seeking someone who shares our passion for the importance of digital education in preparing students to be Life Ready and Work Ready.
You will benefit from a balanced timetable and the support of a strong and experienced leadership team. We welcome applications from colleagues who are keen to be part of a positive, forward-thinking team and who are excited by the opportunity to combine subject leadership with a wider strategic responsibility.
Horizon also offers the successful candidate a whole-hearted commitment to professional learning that places individual development at the heart of its ethos. The College provides an excellent in-house programme of professional growth for developing middle leaders and beyond, enabling staff to enhance their practice, develop their leadership skills and realise their career potential
What the school offers its staff
Horizon is committed to ensuring and promoting the wellbeing and professional support of all staff under its care; the College has Silver status for the Be Well@Work award. At Horizon, just like students, staff are supported to reach their highest potential.
The college offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
• A school that is the ‘cornerstone of the local area’, where ‘pupils’ behaviour in lessons is excellent’ and where ‘staff are exceptionally proud to work’ (Ofsted, Oct ‘23).
• A commitment to Family First; we believe that for our staff, their family comes first.
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing offer including Level 1 Westfield Benefits and Services for all staff and access to the School Advisory Service (SAS) app which provides a premium package of wellbeing support.
• Other wellbeing offers for staff such as access to HR wellbeing guidance, Staff Workplace Health Champions and dedicated Mental Health Leads; staff workload charter; flu vaccinations; fitness suite on site and other wellbeing activities for staff.
• Flexible start times (either 8:30-3.00 or 8:50 - 3:20).
• Lower than average teaching contact time per fortnight.
• A dedication to "grow our own"; we have a vast array of career progression opportunities.
• A culture of kindness communicated through our daily actions and work with the community.
• A school where Teachers Teach, Leaders Lead.
• A centralised detention system.
• Comprehensive CPD for all staff designed to RAISE standards, including 1:1 coaching and support for teachers of all career stages and 1-hour CPD every Tuesday afternoon.
• Access to state-of-art facilities: all teachers receive an iPad 10, keyboard and stylus.
• Excellent public transport and motorway links to Barnsley from Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham.
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Free access to Lifetime Financial Management services.
• Access to a range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup.
• Consistent pay day; all staff are paid on the 15th of every month.
• Dedicated support teams.
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.
We are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for an inspirational and talented teacher to lead Computing and to take on the strategic role of Digital Literacy Lead within the College. Computing is taught at KS3, with BTEC Digital IT at KS4, and the Digital Literacy remit supports the development of students as safe, responsible and confident users of technology across the wider curriculum.
We are looking for a self-motivated, creative and inspiring leader to drive the success of Computing while supporting a coherent and consistent approach to digital literacy across the College. We are proud to have a team of committed and skilled staff, and we are seeking someone who shares our passion for the importance of digital education in preparing students to be Life Ready and Work Ready.
You will benefit from a balanced timetable and the support of a strong and experienced leadership team. We welcome applications from colleagues who are keen to be part of a positive, forward-thinking team and who are excited by the opportunity to combine subject leadership with a wider strategic responsibility.
Horizon also offers the successful candidate a whole-hearted commitment to professional learning that places individual development at the heart of its ethos. The College provides an excellent in-house programme of professional growth for developing middle leaders and beyond, enabling staff to enhance their practice, develop their leadership skills and realise their career potential
What the school offers its staff
Horizon is committed to ensuring and promoting the wellbeing and professional support of all staff under its care; the College has Silver status for the Be Well@Work award. At Horizon, just like students, staff are supported to reach their highest potential.
The college offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
• A school that is the ‘cornerstone of the local area’, where ‘pupils’ behaviour in lessons is excellent’ and where ‘staff are exceptionally proud to work’ (Ofsted, Oct ‘23).
• A commitment to Family First; we believe that for our staff, their family comes first.
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing offer including Level 1 Westfield Benefits and Services for all staff and access to the School Advisory Service (SAS) app which provides a premium package of wellbeing support.
• Other wellbeing offers for staff such as access to HR wellbeing guidance, Staff Workplace Health Champions and dedicated Mental Health Leads; staff workload charter; flu vaccinations; fitness suite on site and other wellbeing activities for staff.
• Flexible start times (either 8:30-3.00 or 8:50 - 3:20).
• Lower than average teaching contact time per fortnight.
• A dedication to "grow our own"; we have a vast array of career progression opportunities.
• A culture of kindness communicated through our daily actions and work with the community.
• A school where Teachers Teach, Leaders Lead.
• A centralised detention system.
• Comprehensive CPD for all staff designed to RAISE standards, including 1:1 coaching and support for teachers of all career stages and 1-hour CPD every Tuesday afternoon.
• Access to state-of-art facilities: all teachers receive an iPad 10, keyboard and stylus.
• Excellent public transport and motorway links to Barnsley from Leeds, Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham.
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Free access to Lifetime Financial Management services.
• Access to a range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup.
• Consistent pay day; all staff are paid on the 15th of every month.
• Dedicated support teams.
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for a role in a school and/or working with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This includes a search on the world wide web and relevant social media sites.