Head of Computing

Job title and organisation: Head of Computing - Ralph Thoresby School 
Salary: MPS2-UPS3 + TLR2b (£34,823 - £51,058 + £5911)
Hours: Full time, Term time only 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Ralph Thoresby School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 11th May 2026

Lead a thriving Computing department. Shape young futures.

We’re seeking an ambitious Head of Computing to drive a popular and growing subject from KS3–KS5, including Computer Science, Creative iMedia and Digital Media.

You’ll join a supportive team in a school known for its calm culture, strong outcomes, and genuine focus on staff wellbeing

You will:

  • Lead strategy, curriculum and outcomes
  • Inspire students and support colleagues
  • Deliver excellent teaching across KS3–KS4 (and beyond)

You’ll bring:

  • Outstanding classroom practice
  • Leadership potential or experience
  • Passion, energy, and high expectations

Governors and staff at Ralph Thoresby School are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Please visit our website for candidate pack and application form https://www.ralphthoresby.co.uk/vacancies/ For any additional information, please contact recruitment@ralphthoresby.com or call on 0113 3979911

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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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