Full-time Head of Computer Science, Outwood Grange Academies Trust

01Role: Head of Computer Science

Academy: Outwood Academy Riverside

02Start Date: 01/01/2026

• Salary (Actual Salary): £34.069 - £52,835, Plus TLR 2.1

03Working Pattern: Full Time / Part Time Considered

• Are you a visionary educator ready to lead a subject department, providing

clear, cohesive direction and inspiring high achievement? Join us as a Head of

Department, where you will communicate a clear purpose and vision, motivate

colleagues, and implement whole-Academy initiatives to ensure your department

meets ambitious academic targets. This role is designed for someone who models

the Academy's values, promotes innovative teaching strategies, and is dedicated

to securing continuous improvement and quality outcomes for all students.

Welcome from the Principal:

We are a free scheel in the centre of Middlesbrough, and we do things

differently! Do you?

As Principal, I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Riverside, an

innovative free school within a nationally renowned Trust that nurtures talent

and provides high-quality professional development.

Opened in 2020, Riverside is a special place to work with genuine care for every

family member. Our community is built on core values, including kindness,

compassion, respect and integrity. We maintain academic rigour and high

expectations, resulting in very good behavior and attendance that is above the

national average. Students face no 'glass ceiling' and benefit from exceptional

personal development opportunities (including Cadets, MISST, and LAMDA).

This is a unique opportunity to join an inspirational team making history. We

are currently on Russell Street (with a satellite site in Eston) and are

planning a move to a new, state-of-the-art facility by 2027.

About the Department:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believe in the transformative

power of computing in the modern world and is eager to inspire the next

generation of digital innovators.

As  department we have a strong belief in encouraging students to see the

wonders of modern digital technology and how they can have an impact on its

future, with the shared aim of breaking down barriers and encouraging girls and

minorities in particular to fully embrace computing. Together as a team we

support each other in achieving these aims.

At Outwood Academy Riverside we have access to three well maintained computer

suites and teach the OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Computer Science and

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Digital Information Technology, as

well as offer OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Business.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact D

04Potter (HoD), d.potter@riverside.outwood.com

• If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact NAME
• (ROLE) at EMAIL.

05RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Head of Department is responsible for communicating a clear purpose and
• vision while providing cohesive leadership and direction to the

Department/Faculty. This leader models the Academy's values, promotes high

standards through effective teaching, and is accountable for implementing the

Department Development Plan/Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous

improvement.

They develop and sustain DEEP LEADERSHIP through line management of staff,

overseeing department resources and budget, reviewing syllabuses, and conducting

Performance Management Reviews.

06QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential qualifications required are a Degree in the relevant subject and

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding

of their subject's secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5), knowledge

of current departmental issues, and understanding of school improvement and

Ofsted inspection programmes. Essential experience includes leading or

supporting the leadership of a department, successful teaching across all key

stages, and evidence of managing/leading a new initiative.

Required skills encompass being an outstanding classroom practitioner with a

clear vision, possessing outstanding relationships with students and staff, and

the ability to analyze data to develop rapid improvement intervention

strategies.

• To view the person specification Click Here
• [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YAd_cHTOO7P_Q9CwoaaUf4QKwudF6qW1/view?usp=sharing]
• 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.
• Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these
• exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
• Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
• [https://www.outwood.com/jointhefamily]
• To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO
• please Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/about-us]
• Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the
• working links on the Outwood Careers page
• Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the
• advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the

welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer

recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in

Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and

all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references

and checks regarding suitability to work with children.