Salary:
ULT Teachers' Pay Range plus TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
30 January 2025
Job overview
Head of Computer Science
Salary: ULT Teachers’ Pay Scale plus TLR
We are seeking to appoint a bright, tenacious and ambitious individual to join us from September 2025 as Head of Computer Science. The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of Computer Science and have a strong desire to assist other teachers in the classroom. You will also lead on and coordinate e-safety. You will be working in a department that is committed to continually raising standards. As the Head of Computing, you will help support and ensure outstanding progress for all students in the school. We can offer a relocation package if required.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should a suitable candidate apply.
Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school of approximately 1700 students, serving a diverse community. We are proud to have been judged ‘Outstanding' by Ofsted in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are Respect, Determination, Ambition, Integrity and Tolerance.
The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. To this end, the student behaviour system is clear, simple and easy to administer in lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:
* No unannounced observations
* No lesson grading
* 3 extra INSET days per year for joint team planning
* A feedback and recognition policy that lets teachers decide the best feedback mechanism for their own classes, rather than having this prescribed centrally
* Genuine Flexi-working environment where all staff have the option of either a late start or early finish one day per week
* Free access to on-site high-quality gym
Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Closing date: Thursday 30th January 2025 at 12pm
About Northampton Academy
* Northampton Academy
* Wellingborough Road, Northampton
* Northamptonshire
* NN3 8NH
* United Kingdom
+44 1604 210017
Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are RESPECT, DETERMINATION, AMBITION, TOLERANCE and INTEGRITY.
The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:
* A genuine ‘flexi-working’ approach with at least one opportunity a week to come in late or leave early for every teaching member of staff
* No unannounced observations
* No lesson grading
* 3 extra INSET days per year for joint team planning
* A feedback and recognition policy that lets teachers decide the best feedback mechanism for their own classes, rather than having this prescribed centrally
United Learning’s pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time and more support.
More pay…
* We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
* Cash towards medical treatment
* Generous staff discount scheme
more time…
* Three extra INSET days for planning
* At least one personal day a year
and more support
* Great training for your career
* Exceptional curriculum resources
* Expert subject advice
* Support for your wellbeing
If you are passionate about teaching and inspiring students, we strongly encourage you to reach out and find out more about Northampton Academy and the fantastic opportunities available.
Don’t miss your chance to work in our outstanding academy or to discover how you can make a significant impact on your own, and our students’, future… get in touch today!
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