Head of Computer Science
St Albans High School for Girls
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2026
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2025
Job overview
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
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About St Albans High School for Girls
- St Albans High School for Girls
- Townsend Avenue, St. Albans
- Hertfordshire
- AL1 3SJ
- United Kingdom
We are very proud of our warm and vibrant community of ambitious young people, caring and talented staff and supportive alumni and parents.
St Albans High School (we call it STAHS) is one of the country's leading independent schools, offering a rich and diverse education to 1,150 pupils between the ages of four and 18. We are selective at all points of intake, and we are consistently ranked among the best independent schools in the UK.
Renowned for both exceptional academic provision and extensive co-curricular opportunities, STAHS pupils leave school as happy, confident and well-rounded young people ready to make their mark on the world.
STAHS has two sites, a few miles apart: the Prep School in leafy Wheathampstead and the Senior School in the historic city of St Albans, just 25 minutes from King's Cross/London St Pancras. STAHS is proud to be a truly 'through school', with the majority of Year 6 pupils joining the Senior School for Year 7 and beyond.
Our Senior School of around 830 pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 has a visible and audible buzz, bustling with difference; difference of opinions, difference of ambitions and difference of interests.
It is my privilege to lead a team of outstanding colleagues devoted to preparing the young people in our care to live lives of consequence, making a meaningful impact on the world. We work together in a warm and grounded spirit that is uniquely 'STAHS'. Please do see the Head’s Welcome on our website to find out why STAHS is such a special place.
Mrs Amber Waite, BSc Rutgers, MSc Oxon
Principal
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