Head of Computer Science

For nearly five centuries, Christ's Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ's Hospital's mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552.

Christ's Hospital is unique. We are strikingly unlike any other independent school in the UK, with a richly diverse pupil body, in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background. More than 75% of our pupils are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries. We are currently conducting a search for a Head of Computer Science with effect from September 2025.

The successful applicant will be working alongside our Assistant Head Digital and Innovation as we drive forward exciting changes in Christ Hospital's digital provision. This post offers the opportunity to lead our Computer Science department, focusing on A Level teaching to begin with. Christ's Hospital offers its staff an extraordinary chance to be part of an educational establishment that is grounded in tradition and transformative in culture, for staff and students.

You will be a well-qualified and capable graduate with an enthusiasm for being a key part of the leadership of digital culture in a large co-educational boarding school. Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Salary is commensurate with experience and paid in accordance with the Christ's Hospital teachers' salary scale up to £47,177 per annum, depending on experience as well as an allowance of £5,105 per annum for the Head of Department responsibilities, Full participation in the broader life of this busy boarding community is essential and accommodation on-site may be available.

For further information please see the candidate brochure and to apply please click on Quick Apply. Further information about the School is available from our website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk/. Completed applications must be received by the closing date below. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Closing date: 9.00am Wednesday 4th December 2024

Interview date: w/c 10th December 2024

Christ's Hospital reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should the right candidate make themselves available.

Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

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You will be a well-qualified and capable graduate with an enthusiasm for being a key part of the leadership of digital culture in a large co-educational boarding school. Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

For nearly five centuries, Christ's Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ's Hospital's mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552.

Christ's Hospital is unique. We are strikingly unlike any other independent school in the UK, with a richly diverse pupil body, in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background. More than 75% of our pupils are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries. We are currently conducting a search for a Head of Computer Science with effect from September 2025.

The successful applicant will be working alongside our Assistant Head Digital and Innovation as we drive forward exciting changes in Christ Hospital's digital provision. This post offers the opportunity to lead our Computer Science department, focusing on A Level teaching to begin with. Christ's Hospital offers its staff an extraordinary chance to be part of an educational establishment that is grounded in tradition and transformative in culture, for staff and students.

Applicants should evidence in their personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Salary is commensurate with experience and paid in accordance with the Christ's Hospital teachers' salary scale up to £47,177 per annum, depending on experience as well as an allowance of £5,105 per annum for the Head of Department responsibilities, Full participation in the broader life of this busy boarding community is essential and accommodation on-site may be available.