Head of Computing & Business (Maternity Cover)

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Computing and Business, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and student achievement. You will be responsible for leading curriculum development, driving departmental improvement, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring students achieve excellent outcomes.

• AQA GCSE Computer Science
• BTEC Digital Information Technology
• OCR Business Cambridge Technical
• BTEC National Computing and Information Technology qualifications
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Holds a recognised teaching qualification (QTS/PGCE)
• Has a proven track record of successful classroom practice
• Demonstrates strong leadership potential and the ability to inspire others
• Is passionate about Computing and Business education
• Has high expectations for student achievement and behaviour
• Can drive curriculum excellence and innovation
• Shares our values of collaboration, accountability, resilience and continuous improvement, Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. As the Trust does not hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence, we are unable to sponsor applicants requiring a visa to work in the UK.
  
  Leadership Scale L1-L5 (£53,586 - £59,137) | Full Time | Start Date: ASAP | Closing Date: 3pm, Monday 2 November 2026
Lead Innovation. Inspire Achievement. Empower Futures. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, talented and inspirational leader to join Deyes High School as Head of Computing & Business (Maternity Cover). We are seeking an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about digital technologies, business education and outstanding teaching and learning. As the founding school of Lydiate Learning Trust, we are a thriving, oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence and a clear ambition to become outstanding. This role offers the chance to lead two dynamic curriculum areas, shaping the educational experience of our students and preparing them for success in an increasingly digital and commercial world.Why Join Us? In April 2024, our students and staff moved into a brand-new, state of the art school building featuring high specification classrooms, specialist facilities, modern learning spaces and cutting edge technology. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our commitment to our people. We place staff development, wellbeing and career progression at the heart of everything we do. Working within Lydiate Learning Trust, you will benefit from:
• Extensive professional development and career progression opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring programmes
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• Excellent employee wellbeing support
• Family-friendly policies
• Generous pension scheme
• Occupational health and employee assistance programmes
• A highly competitive salary and benefits package