Head of Department (Computer Science)

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Head of Department (Computer Science) to lead the Computing faculty and drive excellence in teaching and assessment. This permanent, full-time role is based at Wakefield, WF1 4SF, and forms part of OGAT's commitment to high-quality education.

The post requires a strategic leader to develop schemes of work, mentor staff, and ensure outstanding student attainment while maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Computer Science lessons.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Computer Science lessons.
• Develop exciting lesson plans that challenge students.
• Assess student progress and tailor teaching using data.

Job description

Head of Department (Computer Science)

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Wakefield, WF1 4SF
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 13 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 20 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Deliver Excellence: Craft high-quality, engaging lessons that captivate and challenge students, using resources pre-created for you by our dedicated director team.
• Inspire Creativity: Develop exciting and inspiring lesson plans that make learning Computer Science an unforgettable experience.
• Data-Driven Impact: Assess student progress and utilise data to tailor your teaching, ensuring each student reaches their full potential.
• Safe and Supportive Environment: Foster a positive classroom culture where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to excel.

Build Connections:

Establish positive relationships with fellow staff, students, and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

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.