Head of Computing and ICT

St Aidan's Church of England High School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JR

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: ICT
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2C

Head of Computing and ICT job summary

Head of Computing and IT

Required from Easter/September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2C
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Do you want to work in a school where the behaviour and attitudes of students is outstanding, a school which is driven by strong values, a caring ethos and a commitment to educational excellence, and where each and every student knows the gift of life in all its fullness?  Furthermore, a school where extra-curricular success is amongst the highest in the country and student outcomes are well above national average.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader with the vision, passion and expertise to shape the next phase of Computing and IT education across Key Stages 3 to 5. You will join a dedicated team within the Mathematics and Commerce Faculty and will play a key role in raising standards, driving innovation and ensuring excellent outcomes for all learners.

There are approximately 2000 students on roll at St. Aidan’s Church of England High School. Nearly 1000 students make up the Associated Sixth Form with St John Fisher Catholic High School, with whom the Department enjoys an excellent working relationship.

You must be able to offer teaching of Computing and IT up to Advanced Level and wish to contribute to the wider life of the school. The ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous.

Completed applications should be submitted via My New Term by 9am on Monday, 2nd March 2026. A Job Description detailing the requirements of the role is also available to download for your reference.    

Safeguarding  

St Aidan’s Church of England High School (Part of YCST) takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all children and the prevention of extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

 

Successful applicants will be required to provide references, undertake an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Practices of YCST. Checks are also undertaken to verify identity, address, qualifications required for the post, right to work in the UK and previous employment history.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

St Aidan’s Church of England High School (Part of YCST) takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all children and the prevention of extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to provide references, undertake an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Practices of YCST. Checks are also undertaken to verify identity, address, qualifications required for the post, right to work in the UK and previous employment history.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Aidan's Church of England High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2026 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Aidan's Church of England High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-aidan-s-church-of-england-high-school-harrogate

St. Aidan’s Church of England High School requires for September 2023, a well-qualified History graduate to join a successful Department in our flourishing School. There are approximately 2000 pupils on roll with over 1000 students in an Associated Sixth Form with St John Fisher Catholic High School.

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