Head of Computer Science

• Full time permanent

• Salary: 40794- 56160(dependent on experience)

We areseekingan innovative and forward-thinking Head of Computer Science to lead and shape the future of thisrigorousdynamicandrapidlyevolvingsubject area fromApril orSeptember role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educator to shape a curriculum that is both academically robust and firmly oriented towards the digital challenges and opportunities of the future.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the visionconfidenceand curiosity tolead ahigh-quality Computer Science curriculum across KS3KS5 ensuring strong academic outcomes while also developingpupilsdigital literacy computational thinking and understanding of emerging technologies. They will play a key role in preparing pupils not only for public examinations but for life in an increasingly digital and AI-influenced world.

Alongside responsibility for examination courses the post holder will have the opportunity to leadcurriculuminnovation and enrichment contributing to the wider profile of computing within the school. This includes exploring how developments such asartificial intelligence data ethics and digital responsibilitycan be thoughtfully and appropriately embedded into teaching and learning in line with the schools values and post would suit either an experienced Head of Department or an outstanding teacher ready to take the next step into subject will join a supportive and forward-looking environment in which there is genuine scope to shape the direction of the subject and contribute towhole-schoolthinking about digital education.

The computing departmentcomprisesofthreefull time and one part time colleaguesand has four dedicated computing classrooms. Progress and outcomes at GCSE and A-level computerscience are excellent year onyear.A vibrantpupilled ComputingSociety meets twice weekly over lunchtimes. The department has enjoyed significant success at British Informatics Olympiad and BAFTA young game designer competitions.

About GSAL

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. The school continues to be a friendlyfunand supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing while insisting upon andmaintaininghigh expectations.

Be inspired is the ethos behind our teaching and learning at GSAL. We nurture all our pupils to make the most of their talents realise their potential and develop into confident young people ready to rise to any challenge. These values have been at the heart of our school life for over four centuries.

GSAL provides ahigh qualityindependent education for 2100 boys and girls between the ages of three and 18. The main school campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds was purpose built for Leeds Grammar School whichrelocatedin 1997 from the city centre.

GSAL is academically selective with consistently excellent A-level and GCSE results. After merger the school introduced the diamond model of teaching through which boys and girls learn together up to age 11 then in single sex classes between Year 7 and Year11 andcome together again in sixth form lessons. Form time and extracurricular activities are mixed throughout. Class sizes are usually between 16 and 22.

Academic achievement is at the heart of a rounded education at GSAL which offers ourpupils personal development opportunities and broad experience beyond the classroom. With superb facilities available in schoolpupils can take part in sport music drama scouts CCF Duke of Edinburgh debating and much more. We offer an outdoor learning programme and a wide variety of trips at home and abroad. Our lively house system encouragespupils to get involved and have fun.

This success is underpinned by committed professional and highly qualified colleagues. Teachers at GSALbenefitfrom a good degree of autonomy excellentresourcesand an attractive benefits package. As a large school GSAL offers extensive opportunities for CPD career progression and leadership development across academicpastoraland extracurricular areas.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)

• Significant discount on school fees

• Enhanced PPA time with careful scheduling of meetings so that most take place during the school day supporting a healthy worklife balance.

• Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)

• Defined contributionpension scheme through Aviva with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insurance

• Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year

• Colleague lunches: three courses for 2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free teacoffeeand hot chocolate

• Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health hero

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being appVivup offering telephone counselling financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions

• Discounts through multiple providers includingVivup discounts for teachers and Extras

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our140 acresite

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as classes such as Pilates meditation kettlebells spinning and bootcamps

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work

• Free car parking available on site

• Use of the schools extensive library facility

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it

• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime well-beingcommitteeor volunteer for community events

How toapply

If you are passionate about leading a subject area and shapingpupils learning in a high-performing and supportive environment we encourage you to apply. Please complete the online application form available on our website.

Further details about the role and responsibilities are available in the job description and person specification attached to the advert. Due to the high volume of interest we are unable to offer pre-application tours; however a virtual tour is available on our website with a full tour provided as part of the interview process.

If you have any questions feel free to contact

Application closing date: 08:00 Wednesday 28 January 2026

Interview date:Thursday 5 February 2026

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