Head of Computer Science
Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UUThis job expired on 24 April 2025
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 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
- Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale including Fringe Allowance + TLR 2c
Head of Computer Science job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic teacher of Computer Science to lead and develop a thriving department into its next phase.
Computer Science is a key component of our curriculum and benefits from generously dedicated curriculum time in all year groups. As Head of Computer Science, you will lead a small team of specialist teachers, fostering a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching and learning, ensuring an engaging curriculum across the key stages.
Computer Science is popular at GCSE and A level, with ever-increasing student numbers. Students are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of computational thinking, programming and digital technologies, preparing them for future success in a rapidly evolving digital world. Many of our students go on to specialise in the subject at university or via the apprenticeship route. Our students enthusiastically involve themselves in a wide range of subject-related enrichment and extracurricular opportunities (including our junior and senior programming clubs and Parmiter's Hackathon).
Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and department before application.
Ofsted (2024) commented that (pupils) “are active participants in their learning and consistently demonstrate high levels of focus … teachers are experts in the subjects they teach … pupils’ conduct and manners are exemplary … any disruption to learning is incredibly rare… staff are extremely positive about the support that they receive from leaders…particularly around their professional development and well-being”.
Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme. We can offer the successful candidate:
Bespoke CPD to suit individual career goals.
Staff Wellbeing initiatives include an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite and an on-site subsidised electric vehicle charging point.
A high-quality and well-resourced teaching environment with highly talented and engaged students.
An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply).
Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with ample parking.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we may interview before the closing date.
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.
About Parmiter's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1464 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parmiter's School website
Parmiter's is a partially selective 11-18 co-educational school of 1496 students, including 418 in the Sixth Form. Academic results are consistently strong and we remain the most heavily oversubscribed school in Hertfordshire.
Parmiter’s is an academy, receiving government funding as well as support from the Parmiter's Foundation, which owns the school and its site and continues to invest in the school’s development. Our accommodation, sports and many other facilities are exceptionally good, well-resourced and well-maintained.
In July 2024, Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in all areas, commenting, "Throughout the school, including the Sixth Form, pupils thrive. They receive an exceptional standard of education. Not only do pupils achieve high academic success, but they also develop into well-rounded, active members of society."
As a large secondary Academy, we have many opportunities for both teaching and support staff. Parmiter's is an exciting and enjoyable place to work. New colleagues are made welcome and supported by a comprehensive induction programme, which means that you quickly feel at home. Our involvement as a strategic partner of the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training has further broadened our CPD and INSET opportunities to support colleagues at all stages of their careers.
Parmiter’s School is committed to our vision statement:
Nemo sibi nascitur: our values of community, aspiration and opportunity
enable every individual to grow and flourish
With particular focus on:
the pursuit of excellence in all that we do;
providing a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents;
creating a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning;
engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued;
nurturing a sense of social responsibility and spiritual and personal development;
fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.
Our primary aim is for each Parmiterian to be self-assured and caring, an active and well-rounded citizen with integrity, who respects others and contributes to society.
The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team strive to recruit high-quality staff to the school. They are committed to maintaining high standards, encouraging and supporting effective personal and professional development and ensuring that Parmiter's continues to be a stimulating and progressive environment in which to work.
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