Head of Computer Science

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Computer Science to lead the subject and College community as a whole through our exciting digital strategy. You will be working with our wonderfully dedicated and compassionate students. The College has recently undergone an exciting transformation to its curriculum giving increased time to Computer Science out of recognition for the importance of the subject in our digital age. Additionally, the College is rolling out 1:1 devices to students; we anticipate the post holder taking a leading role in driving this strategy and empowering students and staff as to the power of digital learning in the classroom.

Set in the midst of Letchworth Garden City, St. Francis' College has been providing a first-class education for girls for over 85 years, blending traditional values and a modern vision. Our Early Years provision is co-educational allowing for our youngest pupils to be educated together. At Reception age, girls will move onto the Reception class while the boys will be prepared to successfully start their school years at a range of local schools.

St. Francis’ College has been recognised for its outstanding academic results, pastoral support and the extensive range of extracurricular activities available for students. Grade 9 is the most common grade at GCSE and between 10-20% of our students gain places at Oxbridge. This is exemplified by the College’s inclusion in Best Schools’ Top Independent Schools in the UK, based on achievement of top grades at A Level.

If you have the skills needed, we can offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging. You will also learn from a team of highly qualified teachers developing skills that can be used in future roles. St. Francis' College also benefits from being part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.

Benefits include:

• Discount on school fees for staff children, if appropriate
• Free staff car park
• Meals for staff whilst at work
• Pension scheme
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession.
• Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

Interested individuals should apply at the earliest opportunity, please follow the link to apply, here. The closing date for applications is 12th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

St. Francis’ College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).