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Head of Computer Science

Teaching Vacancies (DfE)5,676 open roles

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Gravesend, South East, United Kingdom
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Head of Computer Science

Saint George’s Church of England School, Gravesend

Permanent | Full-time

MPS/UPS + TLR 2B £5,871.84

Start date: January 2027

Are you an ambitious and inspirational Computer Science teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Saint George’s Church of England School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled Head of Computer Science to lead our Computer Science provision across the secondary phase.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner who is passionate about Computer Science and believes that every young person should have the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish.

Our school has a long history within the Gravesham community and is part of Aletheia Academies Trust. We are an all-through Church of England school, serving students from 4-18, with the secondary phase based on Meadow Road in Gravesend. Our vision is rooted in inclusive educational excellence and our commitment to All Different, All Equal, All Flourishing.

Computer Science is an exciting and developing area of our curriculum. The school currently offers Computer Science through GCSE and A-level, with a strong focus on programming, computational thinking, algorithms, problem-solving and the underlying principles of computer systems.

About the role

As Head of Computer Science, you will:

  • Provide inspirational leadership for the subject across the secondary phase.
  • Lead the continued development of an ambitious, coherent and engaging Computer Science curriculum.
  • Teach engaging and challenging lessons across the relevant key stages.
  • Develop students’ computational thinking, programming and problem-solving skills.
  • Lead colleagues in developing excellent teaching and learning.
  • Monitor student progress and use assessment information to drive improvement.
  • Support strong outcomes at GCSE and A-level.
  • Develop enrichment and wider opportunities that inspire students to pursue Computer Science beyond school.
  • Ensure that all students, including those with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, can thrive within the subject.

We are looking for someone who combines excellent subject knowledge with genuine enthusiasm for teaching and leadership. You may already be an experienced subject leader, or you may be an outstanding Computer Science teacher ready to take your first formal leadership role.

You will be a reflective and collaborative professional who can articulate a clear vision for the future of Computer Science while also being an excellent practitioner in the classroom.

We can offer you

  • The opportunity to lead an important and exciting area of the curriculum.
  • A supportive and collaborative professional environment.
  • The opportunity to shape the future development of Computer Science across the secondary phase.
  • Students with a wide range of interests, abilities and aspirations.
  • Opportunities to contribute to the wider development of teaching and learning.
  • Professional development and opportunities to grow as a leader.
  • The opportunity to work within the wider Aletheia Academies Trust.
  • A school community committed to ensuring that every student is valued, challenged and supported to flourish.

We are looking for a colleague who

  • Is an excellent Computer Science teacher.
  • Has strong programming and computational thinking skills.
  • Has high expectations of students and colleagues.
  • Can lead curriculum development and improvement.
  • Is committed to inclusive education and high-quality teaching.
  • Can inspire students to see Computer Science as both a fascinating academic discipline and a pathway to future study and careers.
  • Shares our commitment to All Different, All Equal, All Flourishing.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead Computer Science at Saint George’s and help shape the next stage of its development, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download a vacancy pack below and apply on My New Term.

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026 at noon. Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier should a suitable candidate apply.

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