Head of Department for Computing

Carlton le Willows Academy is seeking to hire a Head of Department for Computing to join our team in September 2026, on a full-time, permanent basis.

Your new school

Carlton le Willows Academy is a dynamic and successful institution dedicated to fostering both the personal development and academic achievements of all students. Upon entering, you will encounter a team of enthusiastic, dedicated staff collaborating with motivated students who are eager to excel.

As an inspiring learning environment, the Academy features a modern, state-of-the-art building along with a specially designed sixth form center. Significant renovation efforts in our West block have resulted in new science labs and a suite of tailored classrooms, all aimed at providing a promising future for the students who will follow. Our spacious, green campus also offers access to several grass football pitches, netball courts, a national-standard table tennis facility, a £1 million football pavilion, and all-weather pitches.

The Carlton le Willows community takes pride in its long-standing tradition of academic excellence, consistently achieving results that rank us among the leading schools in the county.

Students at Carlton le Willows thrive in a joyful atmosphere where discipline, diligence, and learning coexist with values of respect, courtesy, and compassion.

Results

With a strong track record of high academic performance, Carlton le Willows ranks as one of the top schools in the area, achieving the best results in the school's history this past summer. In 2025, 85% of students attained a Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, significantly above the national average of 65%. Additionally, 69% of students achieved a strong pass (Grade 5 or above) in these core subjects, far exceeding the national average of 46%, placing us well ahead of comparable schools across the nation.

Our high-performing sixth form also celebrated impressive A-level results, with over 91% of students securing places at their first-choice universities, reinforcing our reputation for excellence beyond year 11.

Why join our academy?

At Carlton le Willows, staff members have the opportunity to work within a welcoming, supportive community that is characterized by dedicated and capable professionals collaborating for the benefit of students.

We are committed to providing opportunities for career development and growth, understanding that both our staff and students achieve their best when they feel valued, challenged, and supported.

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CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we are dedicated to your continuous professional development and supporting your aspirations, which includes our internal leadership development programs - Leadership Pathways.

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Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical, and Mental Wellbeing.

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Trust News

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Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

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We welcome visits from prospective candidates and will ensure that you have the opportunity to tour our academy with a member of the senior leadership team to get to know us better. To arrange an appointment, please contact the Principal’s PA, Mrs. Fletcher, at 0115 9565008 ext 250.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted applicants prior to the interview. Any pertinent information will be discussed further with candidates during the recruitment process.

The Trust is devoted to safeguarding the welfare of its students, and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust is committed to treating all job applicants fairly and will not unjustly discriminate against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily disclose a criminal conviction. Likewise, we will not discriminate against volunteers or paid staff based on a Disclosure and Barring Service check that reveals a criminal conviction or other relevant information.

Consequently, we will evaluate job applicants with a criminal history based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge, and, when necessary, qualifications and training. However, our approach will depend on the specific job and whether it falls under or is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to any candidate disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, please be advised that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the number of interviews offered to candidates with and without a disability.

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