Head of Computer Science and ICT
The Nobel School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- ICT & Computing
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2b (£5,790 p.a.)
Head of Computer Science and ICT job summary
The Nobel School is a very exciting and vibrant school with 1440 on roll, covering the full age and ability range, the majority of whom continue their education into our flourishing Sixth Form. The recent rebuilding programme means that we have a ‘state of the art’ £38 million 21st century school. Nobel has a strong local reputation and has been significantly over subscribed for many years. All visitors to Nobel comment on the unique atmosphere and strong positive relationships between staff and students. Furthermore, our recent Ofsted report confirmed that the school is now good in all categories; this is an exciting time to join our school as we push to be outstanding within 2 years.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead the ICT and Computer Science team. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The most recent school league tables place us as one of the top schools nationally for student value added.
The new school buildings provide a very stimulating learning environment that is second to none. The Computing and ICT department has facilities which provide the students the opportunity to learn in an engaging environment, supporting them in the development of their computing skills. The department offers extra-curricular clubs and the opportunity to take students on trips to local businesses as well as competing in national competitions.
We seek a highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed and successful Head of Computing and ICT to lead our successful and supportive team. The ICT and Computing Department is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students and the post represents an ideal opportunity to work in a happy, friendly, positive environment.
Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Suzanne Crow at the email below
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Nobel School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1463 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Nobel School website
We are committed to delivering an education that provides students with the relevant skills and experiences to prepare them for further education and the world of work, but also to develop their character to become fully fledged members of society. The school has been recently retained an OFSTED rating of ‘Good’ (June 2023).
We are seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic, committed and successful teacher of sociology to make a contribution to an exceptionally strong and collaborative team. The successful candidate must be committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all students. ECTs are welcome to apply, and we will be happy to discuss the support we can offer you as you continue your professional development.
Our lovely school has made tremendous progress in recent years. At KS4 our students’ make excellent progress, above that of other schools nationally. Performance in English and maths are above national trends. The school has made excellent progress in Ebacc subjects as well as our other option subjects. In addition, the school has made significant improvements for vulnerable groups. The size of The Nobel School Sixth Form has increased year on year, with students achieving fantastic results and progressing into further education. Each year we have students placed at Oxford or Cambridge, into medicine degrees and many other destinations or careers.
Nobel School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactoryreferences. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
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