Head of Computer Science

Lead the Future of Digital Learning – Head of Computer Science

Location: Cambridgeshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 annually (actual) + TLR 2B

Are you an ambitious Computer Science specialist ready to shape a department from the ground up? We are seeking an exceptional Head of Computer Science to lead curriculum development, champion academic excellence, and play a defining role in a growing secondary setting.

This is a rare opportunity to create long-term impact in a school that values intellectual curiosity, strong discipline knowledge, and innovative practice.

⭐ About the Role

As Head of Computer Science, you will:

• Design and implement a rigorous, knowledge-rich curriculum for Computer Science.
• Establish the long-term vision, identity, and academic standards of the department.
• Teach both Computer Science and high-quality Maths as part of your teaching load.
• Model strong practice in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Lead the development of high-quality resources, enrichment, and extracurricular opportunities (e.g., coding clubs, competitions, industry links).
• Mentor colleagues and support the future growth of a cohesive, expert team.
• Shape recruitment, induction, and long-term development of new staff as the school expands.

You will be joining at a pivotal moment, with genuine freedom to shape a brand-new discipline area according to your expertise and values.

What They're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A passionate computer scientist with excellent subject knowledge in areas such as programming, algorithms, systems architecture, computational thinking, and data.
• Experienced in designing or delivering a knowledge-rich Computer Science curriculum.
• Committed to the importance of disciplinary knowledge, abstraction, logic, decomposition, and problem-solving.
• A reflective, research-informed practitioner with strong pedagogical insight.
• Confident teaching Maths, with experience of stretching high-attaining pupils.
• Excited by the challenge of establishing a new department and growing it over time.
• Capable of coaching and mentoring colleagues, nurturing expertise, and building a collaborative, ambitious team culture.

Whether you are an experienced middle leader or an outstanding practitioner ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Why Join Them?

You will benefit from:

• The chance to shape a new department from first principles.
• Leadership autonomy to develop Computer Science in line with your professional vision.
• Involvement in recruiting and mentoring future team members.
• A supportive, research-informed environment focused on academic rigour.
• Opportunities for rapid career progression as the school expands year by year.
• A positive, ambitious, and diverse community of staff and students.

Additional staff benefits include:

• Generous annual leave allowances (where applicable) and well-being days.
• Pension scheme options with life cover and financial support.
• Discounts with major retailers, leisure providers, and service companies.
• Freshly prepared meals provided during the working day.
• Professional membership fee contributions (where required).
• Employee well-being and support programmes.
• Health plans and access to online GP services.
• Cycle-to-work and wider employee benefit schemes.
• Continuous professional development through high-quality training pathways.

Interested?

If you’re ready to lead with ambition, shape a new curriculum area, and inspire the next generation of digital thinkers, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey.

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