Head of Computer Science

Head of Computer Science

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Competitive / Maintained sector spine

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 24 February

The opportunity

This is a superb full time, permanent opportunity for an able and inspirational teacher to adopt the leadership of the Department of Computing in a large, leading HMC School. This role will suit a candidate who is very motivated and committed to delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality. The role will suit an individual who recognises that progress, challenge and enjoyment are key to enabling all pupils to realise their potential and maximise their outcomes in the subject.

NULS was founded c.1602 and its academic calibre is renowned in the area. NULS has an enviable academic reputation and is renowned as the highest performing school in the region. NULS’ momentum and standing continues to reach new heights after being awarded the highest possible gradings under Independent School Inspection. Our 35 acre campus enables the school to benefit from impressive facilities for teaching, learning and extracurricular provision across our Prep and Senior campus.

The Department

The Department of Computing is a very successful and popular area of school and has contributed to the School’s enviable track record of results success at GCSE and A Level. The Computing Department deliver a bespoke Key Stage 3 Computer Science Curriculum, which develops through to GCSE and A-Level. The school has ICT suites in its Senior, and its Prep School, and NULS is a one-to-one device school with all teaching and learning operated around and through Google Classroom.

Benefits of working at NULS:

·        Small classes and enviable facilities

·        Excellent standards of behaviour with highly motivated pupils

·        Extended independent sector school holidays

·        Complimentary school lunches and break-time refreshments

·        Access to ongoing investment in teachers’ professional development

·        Significantly lower than average teaching loads to support staff and managers

·        NULS is a member of the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme

Living in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire…

Staff and pupils at NULS enjoy living throughout the region, from the countryside and market towns of Staffs, such as Eccleshall, Stone and Barlaston, through to the lovely villages and towns of Cheshire such Betley and Nantwich. North Shropshire is also very popular with families and staff, and for those seeking city life and all that it brings, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and, of course, Stoke-on-Trent are very easily and quickly accessible for shopping, cultural opportunities and so forth. House prices are very reasonable indeed in the region, with transport connections to school from all directions being excellent.

Deadline for Applications – Monday 24 February, 2025.

Applications to be sent to: headmaster@nuls.org.uk. Application forms and details on are available on the school website at www.nuls.org.uk/vacancies

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered charity no. 1124463.