Head of Computing

Bassingbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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 (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048
• Additional allowances:

  Plus TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Head of Computing your purpose will be to lead, manage and develop Computer Science to ensure high-quality teaching and learning; to provide an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, inclusive curriculum that motivates engages and enriches students' understanding of the subject; and, to monitor and raise standards, enabling students to achieve strong academic outcomes and personal growth.

What the school offers its staff

Vibrant working environment You will be joining an ambitious, vibrant, and supportive working environment, alongside colleagues who are passionate about their subject specialisms and committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff demonstrate exceptional dedication to the young people in their care, while also fostering a culture of strong collaboration and mutual support

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Head of Computing Bassingbourn VC Recruitment Pack (1).pdf - 6.1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bassingbourn Village College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 658 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bassingbourn Village College website
• Email address: vthomas@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingbourn-village-college

Secondary school, years 7-11

Arranging a visit to Bassingbourn Village College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vthomas@anglianlearning.org.

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