Head of Computing

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy

HEAD OF COMPUTING

Required for September 2018

RHS seeks to appoint an inspirational and innovative practitioner to the position of Head of Computing. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to have a significant input into the development of the subject from inception. The role will entail designing and implementing a curriculum that reflects a vision for computing within the school. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who has a successful record of delivering Computer Science at GCSE, if not beyond. They will be fully committed to developing the school’s provision in computing, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. This role will grow as the curriculum develops from inception in 2018-19, thus the ability to offer a second subject in the short term is essential. 

Candidates will have the energy and enthusiasm required to commit to a large boarding and day school.

RHS has its own salary scale, outstanding development opportunities and subsidised accommodation may be available. 

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 5 December 2017 at 12noon

Interviews: Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 December

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.