Head of Computing

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a vibrant, thriving and leading school in the localarea. (1333 on roll with a Sixth Form of173) and our long history and excellent community links provide our students with exceptional opportunities.

We are extremely proud of our 2026 Ofsted inspection, which highlights Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School as an inclusive and respectful community where pupils feel safe,valued and supported to succeed. Inspectors described the school as “an incredibly welcoming place where all pupils feel valued” and praised the “calmand respectful environment,” noting that pupils are “enthusiastic participants in lessons and school life,” benefiting from high expectations rooted in ourvalues of respect, believe and achieve.

The report also recognises the qualityof teaching, stating that “teachers have a clear understanding of the skillsand knowledge that pupils need” and that “staff use their subject knowledge well to adapt tasks so that all pupils… can participate in lessons.” Inspectors highlighted our strong commitment to inclusion, noting that leaders have created “a highly inclusive culture where pupils are well known, cared for and supported,” alongside a well‑planned curriculum and a broad personal development programme that prepares pupils for life beyond school.

Leadership was commended for maintaining strong standards in behaviour and attendance andfor driving improvement, while our Catholic ethos continues to underpin thestrong sense of community identified in both this inspection and our 2023 CSIreport, which described the school’s valued “sense of family.”

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Computing Department as Subject Leader. The successful candidate will havea passion and firm commitment to securing exceptional outcomes. We currently offer Computer Science GCSE and A-Level, and applied qualifications in Mediaand IT at both KS4 and KS5

The successful candidate will have a professional approach to staff development, havehigh expectations and a determination to succeed and develop as a leader in education.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher of computing with a record of delivering high-quality lessons
• Able to teach computing at KS3 and KS4 and to have excellent subject knowledge. It is not essential to have previously taught anypost-16 qualifications.
• Have a solid understanding of current educational research
• Have the ability to lead and motivate pupilsand staff
• Have a resilient character and a strong personal drive
• Be an enthusiastic and passionate individual who can provide first class teaching

We offer you:

• A vibrant school with outstanding facilities.
• A department that is relatively large and forward-thinking (seven staff including the Subject Leader)
• A welcoming staff culture, where we focus on supporting each other to grow and develop as teachers and aspiring leaders.
• An environment where pupils have an excellent attitude to learning where they can grow academically and personally. Pupils’behaviour and safety was judged by Ofsted as ‘Strong’.
• Pupils who, through the wide and diverse academic and extra-curricular opportunities they are offered, grow as individuals and happily contribute to the school community.
• Regular opportunities for staff to collaborate and share best practice.
• Opportunities to regularly develop your own professional practice through in-house CPD.

This role is full time and permanent.

Applicants who have lived or worked overseas should obtain an overseas criminal check before applying for a visit as the post is inthe education sector.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject…