Head of Computer Science
Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7JF11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter or September 2026
Closing date
8 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 November 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2b £5,876 pa
What skills and experience we're looking for
Testbourne Community School: where culture and ethos matter
Are you a passionate educator who believes in the power of relationships, high expectations, and a calm, purposeful atmosphere? At Testbourne Community School, we don’t just teach – we shape futures. Our culture is built on a legacy of over 100 years of education, rooted in kindness, respect, honesty, integrity, ambition, and leadership.
We are proud to be a school where:
- Learning is our top priority – when we make any decision we always ask “How does this help our students to learn more effectively?”
- Students are supported to become independent, resilient and responsible young people prepared for their future.
- Recognition is meaningful: we celebrate effort, character and contribution, not with material rewards but with genuine appreciation to build intrinsic motivation.
- Staff are valued and supported with intelligent accountability, professional trust and a culture of openness, transparency and compassion.
What the school offers its staff
Why work with us at Testbourne Community School?
Comprehensive induction and CPD: from day one, you’ll receive a thorough induction and access to a rich programme of professional development with time provided for you to process, discuss and learn new ideas.
Workload consideration: we actively manage workload and seek staff feedback to make meaningful adjustments. Your time is respected. We use published research to determine the most effective use of staff time.
Family-friendly and flexible: we understand that life happens. Our leaders are compassionate and empathic, supporting staff through personal and professional challenges.
Career development: opportunities to grow, lead, and innovate are built into our culture. Staff are encouraged to take on new roles and responsibilities.
A supportive team: you’ll join a collaborative, friendly, and dedicated team. Staff describe Testbourne as a place where “everyone is in it together.”
Strong Leadership: our senior leaders are visible, approachable, and lead by example – sharing duties and supporting staff every step of the way.
A school that lives its values: we don’t just talk about culture – we live it. From trauma-informed practice to recognition, our ethos is embedded in everything we do.
Beautiful Location: located in the charming town of Whitchurch, Hampshire, surrounded by countryside and landmarks like Watership Down, the River Test and the Whitchurch Silk Mill.
Further information about the job
Application forms and further details are available from the school website https://www.testbourne.school or alternatively contact recruitment@testbourne.school
This post is a regulated activity. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are outlined in the person specification.
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Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
Testbourne Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be disadvantaged because of race, gender, sexuality, disability or any other protected characteristic. All shortlisting exercises are completed by evaluating a candidate’s suitability in terms of the person specification and job description for the role in question.
Commitment to safeguarding
Testbourne Community School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
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 Testbourne Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 940 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Testbourne Community School website
- Email address
- recruitment@testbourne.school
Arranging a visit to Testbourne Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@testbourne.school.
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