Head of Computer Science
Rainhill High School, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NY17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Computing, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 to £49,084
Pay scale
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3
Additional allowances
TLR2B £5,645 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High
Are you passionate about Computer Science and IT and have the ability to provide strong leadership and strategic direction to a small Computing Faculty?
We are seeking to appoint a creative, ambitious, talented and dynamic Head of Faculty for January 2026 to lead a small team of specialists. You should have leadership experience with a strong track record of improvement as well as being a strong classroom practitioner.
The successful candidate will have expert subject knowledge and must be able to teach all Key Stages, including GCSE and A Level. You will be a forward thinking, inspirational practitioner who has the drive and is suitably motivated and ready to share their expertise and experience with our inspiring, curious and remarkable students delivering outstanding lessons and supporting in the development of our curriculum and exciting co-curricular offer.
You will be joining a committed team of staff, who work with enthusiastic and positive students who are keen to learn.
As a member of Rainhill High School, we expect our staff to embody the following values and attitudes:
- Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students
- Dedication to continuous professional development
- Respect for diversity and inclusion within the school community
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about leading a dynamic Computer Science Faculty at Rainhill High School, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Dates:
Apply by: 9am on Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 7th October 2025
For further information and to apply, please visit Vacancies | Rainhill High School or contact jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
What the school offers its staff
Our school has a long and strong record of academic success. The destinations that our students move onto are strong. Our continued focus is on raising the aspirations, achievements and confidence of all our students to ensure they have the best life chances; that all of our students leave us ready to take on the world with conviction and self-assurance. We make no apologies for having the highest expectations of all our students.
Our curriculum is ambitious. Students are expected to work hard, and this is complemented by our excellent pastoral care, support and guidance. You will find the staff here are determined to support academic achievement but also provide a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities both within and beyond the classroom, ranging from trips to New York to football teams in school; all of which are important in building the confidence, resilience and experiences of every child.
Our school’s mission is ‘In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first-class education that enables them to take their place in society with confidence.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly oversubscribed.
Further information about the job
Person Criteria;
Qualified Teacher Status /QTLS
Degree
Recent Participation in Relevant In-Service Training
Leadership & Management
Experience of a middle leadership role
Experience of carrying out quality assurance (QA)
Experience of leading CPD
The capacity for sustained hard work and resilience
The ability to motivate and inspire others
The ability to work with a range of stakeholders
Professional knowledge and understanding
Subject National Curriculum – All Key Stages
Assessment
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Ability to Teach Subject to GCSE
Ability to Teach Subject to A-Level
Willingness to assist in delivery of extracurricular activities
An awareness of safeguarding children issues
Personal Skills and Attributes
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
High Level of Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Personal Motivation
Ability to Motivate Students
Excellent Organisation and Administration Skills
Excellent ICT Skills
Work as Part of a Team
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Rainhill High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1810 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rainhill High School website
- Email address
- jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744677205
11-18 Mixed Comprehensive 1534 on roll
Rainhill High School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form centre located in Rainhill, Merseyside, England.
The school converted to an academy under Rainhill Learning Village in March 2017.
More recently, the school has become part of the Stephenson MAT and was graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2023. The Academy is working hard to make a difference to staff workloads by investing time, technology, and support to make Rainhill High School and Rainhill Sixth an attractive place to work.
Our vision is one of excellence for everyone, pupils and staff. We believe that by working together we can make a positive difference to children’s lives.
Stephenson Trust is currently a single school in a multi academy trust. We have several external partners, including Hope University, Ambition Institute, SSAT, Rainbow teaching school hub and the educational endowment fund. We are now seeking to expand in the next couple of years with those who share our desire to provide an excellent education
Arranging a visit to Rainhill High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk.
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