Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - 51,048 per annum plus TLR2b
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/04/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
TMS/UPS
Department
West Coventry Academy Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

West Coventry Academy are seeking to appoint an outstanding and motivated Subject Leader for Computer Studies to lead and further develop our successful Computing provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher and leader who is passionate about Computer Studies and committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning.  The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the subject, inspiring students, and supporting colleagues to deliver an engaging and rigorous curriculum.


Key Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and strategic direction for Computer Studies across the school.

Deliver high-quality teaching that inspires and challenges students.

Lead curriculum development to ensure an innovative and future-focused programme of study.

Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing strategies to secure strong outcomes.

Support and develop colleagues through coaching, collaboration and professional development.

Promote digital literacy, computational thinking, and enrichment opportunities across the school.


The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong subject knowledge in Computer Studies.

Have experience or a clear aspiration to lead a subject area.

Be committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching, learning and student progress.

Demonstrate strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.


What you will get in return

A supportive and collaborative staff team.

Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.

Access to resources and support within the wider partnership of schools.

A culture focused on high expectations, innovation and student success.


What you need to do now

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ana Neofitou, Headteacher, via email staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org. To apply please complete an application form online.  Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Benefits

TLR2b
£5871

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

West Coventry Academy

Anastasia Neofitou

staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org

West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane
Coventry
West Midlands
CV4 9PW

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf