Head of Department - Computing
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Lancashire, M34 3NG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a6aba11f-5b5e-40c0-aa8c-ddd4e4822a72 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Department is accountable for:
Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with Academypolicies and under the direction of the Principal
The quality of teaching and learning in the department
Overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachersconcerned
Evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts
Induction and support of new staff
Ensuring good pastoral care and personal development for students
Ensuring good behaviour and encouraging good attendance and punctuality
Presenting information and evaluation reports to the senior leadership team, parentsand Academy Council members, as requested
Arranging and promoting activities across the department to foster personaldevelopment, commitment and enthusiasm in students
Liaison with external agencies as required for pupils in the department
Performance management of teachers in the department as required
Ensuring that departmental budgets are deployed effectively and achieve value formoney
To ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all students and effectivelydelivered in all respects
To actively promote the development across the Academy
To further investigate vocational qualifications that can be delivered by theDepartment
Some of these specific accountabilities may be assigned to other TLR post holders in thedepartment but the head of department remains accountable for their overall achievement.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
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.
JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Department is accountable for:
Carrying out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with Academypolicies and under the direction of the Principal
The quality of teaching and learning in the department
Overall student outcomes in the department in partnership with the teachersconcerned
Evaluation of relevant assessment information for individuals, groups and cohorts
Induction and support of new staff
Ensuring good pastoral care and personal development for students
Ensuring good behaviour and encouraging good attendance and punctuality
Presenting information and evaluation reports to the senior leadership team, parentsand Academy Council members, as requested
Arranging and promoting activities across the department to foster personaldevelopment, commitment and enthusiasm in students
Liaison with external agencies as required for pupils in the department
Performance management of teachers in the department as required
Ensuring that departmental budgets are deployed effectively and achieve value formoney
To ensure that the curriculum fully meets the needs of all students and effectivelydelivered in all respects
To actively promote the development across the Academy
To further investigate vocational qualifications that can be delivered by theDepartment
Some of these specific accountabilities may be assigned to other TLR post holders in thedepartment but the head of department remains accountable for their overall achievement.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
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.