Clarus Education
Head of Computer Science + TLR
Requirements
The role seeks an experienced, enthusiastic leader with a strong understanding of Computing education and the ability to teach across KS4 qualifications, including BTECs and GCSEs. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, a commitment to inclusive education, and the ability to develop colleagues and improve outcomes.
Job Description
Head of Computer Science + TLR (£6078)
Role: Head of Computer Science + TLR
Salary: Fringe Pay Scale, MPS/UPS £50,789 to £62,887
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
To Start: January or April 2027 start
Location: Hertfordshire
***This school has the ability to offer visa sponsorship for an exceptional
candidate ***
What Skills and Experience We’re Looking For
· An experienced and enthusiastic leader to lead and develop the Computing/IT department, with a specialism in Computing.
· A strong understanding of Computing education, with the ability to deliver high-quality teaching across a range of KS4 qualifications, including BTECs and GCSEs.
· A passion for developing innovative and effective teaching and learning strategies that inspire students and improve outcomes.
· The ability to lead and develop pedagogy, ensuring all students are supported to make good progress and achieve their full potential.
· A commitment to high standards, ambitious expectations and continuous improvement across the department.
· Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop colleagues.
· A commitment to inclusive education, ensuring every student is valued, supported and given the opportunity to succeed.
What the School Offers Its Staff
· A welcoming school community with a strong sense of belonging and a shared commitment to success.
· A supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop professionally and continually improve their teaching practice.
· The opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing the school’s teaching and learning strategy.
· A genuine commitment to providing an inclusive, enjoyable and successful educational experience for every student.
· A culture of high standards and expectations, with a shared ambition to help all students achieve their potential.
· The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wider school community, helping to prepare young people for happy, successful and fulfilling lives beyond school.
To apply for this Head of Computer Science, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Head of Computer Science Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Head of Computer Science, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Head of Computer Science candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Head of Computer Science Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Head of Computer Science opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Head of Computer Science role within 48 hours.
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About Clarus Education
Clarus Education is the go to Education Recruitment Consultancy in London. Uncompromising on quality and focused on delivering an unrivalled service, we specialise in Permanent, Long Term, Short Term & daily supply positions. This is driven by the need for a more improved, in depth and far more consultative approach to working with both candidates and clients within Education. Our rates are aligned with the GCA framework. For our Candidates: Finding them the right job is key. Clarus Education focus on quality and consistency, priding ourselves on the depth and quality of service provided to each and every candidate. Throughout the entire process, our team of professionals will support and advise, with the aim of helping to secure each candidate their ideal position. For our Clients: We work with professionalism, efficiency and transparency, building long lasting partnerships and supporting schools’ recruitment by delivering the highest calibre of candidate; from Support staff though to Leadership. Our team are outstanding, experienced and thorough, aware and realistic around the demands within education.