HEAD OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Full time / Permanent Highly competitive salary Required for January 2026 St Albans Education Group (STAEG) is a group of vibrant schools supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, alumni and friends. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, from all cultural backgrounds, and from those with disabilities. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Computer Science who will play a key role in the academic life of STAHS. They will be passionate about Computer Science and lead by example in designing creative and engaging lessons to deliver the curriculum across Years 7 to 13. The successful candidate will be expected to stretch our highly able pupils and to support them in their applications to study Computer Science-related courses at university and other post-18 routes. The Head of Computer Science will demonstrate exceptional leadership with a clear vision for developing a world class curriculum, co-curriculum and super-curriculum that meets the STAHS vision of ‘Teach to 25’. This is a permanent position offered on a full-time basis with a start date of January 2026. In return we offer: Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London Use of sports facilities, including gym* (*Conditions apply) An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance, subsidised private medical healthcare Competitive salary Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 25 June 2025 Interview date is on Wednesday 2 July 2025 We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, therefore please submit your application early to avoid disappointment The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065