Head of Computer Science
Ash Green School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9AH10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Computing
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 - UPS3 + TLR 2B
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
Ash Green School are seeking an exceptional and inspiring Head of Computer Science to lead our dynamic department and drive forward our vision for digital learning. You will be a passionate educator with a deep understanding of the computing curriculum, committed to delivering high-quality teaching and fostering a love of technology in students of all abilities.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified teacher status
- A proven track record of outstanding Computer Science teaching, including effective marking and assessment practices.
- The ability to coach and mentor colleagues effectively, supporting professional development and sharing best practice.
What the school offers its staff
About the Computer Science Department:
The Computer Science department at Ash Green School is a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to preparing students for success in an increasingly digital world. The department encourages creativity, resilience, and problem-solving, supporting students in pursuing further education and careers in fields such as software development, cybersecurity, games design, and network management. With a strong emphasis on independent learning and innovation, the Computer Science team plays a vital role in delivering Ash Green School’s vision of “Every Day Extraordinary” learning.
About Ash Green School:
At Ash Green School, our G.R.A.C.E values, Global citizenship, Resilience, Aspiration, Creativity, and Excellence, are at the core of everything we do. These values shape not only our ambitious curriculum and high expectations for students, but also the way we work together as a staff team. We are proud of our strong sense of community, where staff, students, and families support one another and celebrate achievements together.
Teamwork and support are central to life at Ash Green. From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly team where open dialogue and collaboration are encouraged. Staff benefit from a strong network of coaching, mentoring, and trust-wide development opportunities. Our comprehensive curriculum resources and excellent facilities allow you to focus on what matters most, making a difference for our students.
We are looking for positive, professional, and child-centred colleagues who share our values and are committed to helping every child thrive. If you want to be part of a school where you are supported, challenged, and truly valued, we would love to hear from you. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education.
Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly Talent Team is here to help. Reach out to Kirsty.Melton@ashgreenschool.org.uk, and she will be delighted to assist you.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Ash Green School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 912 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ash Green School website
- Email address
- rosie.smithobrien@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
Ash Green School where our G.R.A.C.E values – global citizenship, resilience, aspiration, creativity, and excellence – form the foundation of our students’ educational journey. Our goal is to prepare each student for success in their first choice of further education and training by the time they graduate.
As our Academy sponsor, the Creative Education Trust is focused on the quality of the educational experience it provides for students. At Ash Green School we pride ourselves on delivering an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum, enabling every student to be successful, responsible, resilient, confident and skilled young people. We are passionate about enriching the lives of our students, which is not just academic, but social and emotional.
Our highly qualified teachers and effective support staff are committed to ensuring that our students achieve excellence and develop to be leaders both now and in the future. We always aim for disruption free learning, allowing our teachers to do what they do best.
Arranging a visit to Ash Green School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rosie.smithobrien@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk.
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