Job title and organisation: Curriculum Leader for Computing and Business - Leeds West Academy
Salary: MPS / UPS (£32,916 - £51,047) with a TLR to be discussed at interview based on experience and responsibilities
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds West Academy
Closing Date and Time: Monday 11th May 2026 at 9am
Leeds West Academy is a happy, inclusive and ambitious school rooted in its community, where strong relationships and shared values enable young people to thrive. In our most recent inspection, Ofsted recognised Leeds West Academy as a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from a culture built on care, commitment and community. This reflects the lived experience of our students, families and staff, and why there has never been a better time to join us.
Our vision is to unite and inspire our community through the power of education, opportunity and inspiration, securing successful futures for the children of the west of Leeds. This vision shapes everything we do. We believe that every young person deserves an excellent education and that schools thrive when staff feel trusted, supported and able to do their best work.
As part of the White Rose Academies Trust, Leeds West Academy proudly serves the communities of Bramley and Rodley and is a popular, oversubscribed academy, with increasing numbers of families choosing us as their first choice. Our students engage positively with learning and contribute to a purposeful environment where high standards and strong relationships go hand in hand.
We are equally proud of the culture we have built for our staff. Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work, underpinned by a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose. Colleagues are supported to grow and innovate at every stage of their career. We are proud of our exceptional Professional Development provision. It is bespoke and aligned to both individual ambition and whole-school priorities, including opportunities for fully funded qualifications, structured leadership pathways, and meaningful ways to contribute beyond their own role.
Our academy benefits from outstanding facilities within a £30 million modern building, enhanced by a significant expansion in 2023. Bright, well-resourced learning spaces, alongside industry-standard performing arts and sports facilities, support an ambitious curriculum and a rich Personal Development experience for students and staff alike.
Leeds West Academy is an academy on a confident journey of Evolving Excellence. We are reflective and outward-facing, committed to continual improvement, and guided by our values and our community.
We welcome applications from colleagues who share our belief in the transformative power of education and who want to make a meaningful difference to both student outcomes and lives.
If you are passionate about education, committed to inclusion, and excited by the opportunity to grow within a supportive and ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.
Role:
The Curriculum Leader for Computing and Business will provide strategic and operational leadership for an important curriculum area within Leeds West Academy.
You will be responsible for the quality of education across Computing and Business, including curriculum intent, implementation, and impact. Lead the continued development of a coherent and ambitious Key Stage 3 Computing curriculum alongside a successful Key Stage 4 offer, which currently includes BTEC Enterprise and BTEC Digital IT.
We are keen to appoint a leader who will build on this strong foundation while also bringing ideas, expertise, and ambition for future development. This may include the introduction of alternative or additional qualifications, such as GCSE Computer Science or other pathways that reflect the evolving landscape of digital and business education.
We welcome applications from both subject specialists and current or aspiring curriculum leaders from other disciplines who are able to transfer their leadership expertise, with appropriate support, into this curriculum area.
The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a defined subject area while contributing to wider Quality of Education priorities across the academy.
At the White Rose Academies Trust in Leeds, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and innovative learning environment that inspires both our students and staff to excel. Choosing a role with us means joining a diverse and forward-thinking community dedicated to educational excellence. Our Trust is built on a foundation of inclusion and equality, and we are proud of the incredible progress we have made in delivering an outstanding education to the young people in our care.
When you join us, you become a part of something much larger than yourself – you become part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our students and the wider communities that we serve.
Closing Date: 11th May 2026 9.00 am
Shortlisting Date: 11th May 2026
Interview Date: W/C 11th May 2026
Start Date: September 2026
To apply, please visit Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details
White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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