23 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Easter Term

  • Closing date

    11 December 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    18 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Computing

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

Additional allowances

TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Head of Department, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of Computer Science across Key Stages 4 and 5. You will lead curriculum development, raise standards in teaching and learning, and ensure every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

You will:

  • Provide outstanding leadership to establish a highly effective, innovative Computer Science department.
  • Drive curriculum development, teaching quality and assessment practice.
  • Monitor student progress across the year and implement effective intervention strategies.
  • Lead and support your team through high-quality coaching, appraisal and professional development.
  • Ensure the department offers a productive, engaging and safe learning environment.
  • Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation, strategic planning and quality assurance.
  • Manage departmental resources, budget planning and exam entries efficiently.
  • Promote high expectations, excellent behaviour and a positive culture of achievement.

This role is ideal for an experienced middle leader or an aspiring leader ready for their next challenge.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At West Somerset College, you will find:

  • A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
  • A welcoming school located in the beautiful coastal town of Minehead.
  • Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Upload additional documents

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TRUST WIDE Head of Dept JD.pdf - 175 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Somerset College

School type
Academy, ages 13 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
760 pupils enrolled
Age range
13 to 19
Ofsted report
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School website
West Somerset College website
Email address
recruitment@btc-trust.org
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West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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