25 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 May 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

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Teacher Pay Scale 1 to Upper Pay Scale 3 Plus TLR

Additional allowances

TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Head of Computing to lead and develop our Computing department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or current middleleader ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will promote excellence in teaching and learning, motivate students to excel, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Thisrole presents a fantastic opportunity to work in a close-knit school community where everyone plays a vital part in fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, enabling both students and staff to thrive.

Bassingbourn Village College is a high-achieving school, situated in South Cambridgeshire, with a proud reputation for excellence. We take great pride in the educational opportunities we offer our wonderful students.

What the school offers its staff

  • Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
  • Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
  • 20 percent discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
  • Professional Development Scheme Policy
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Specsavers VDU Vouchers
  • Boots Flu Vouchers

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

Head of Computing Bassingbourn VC Recruitment Pack .pdf - 6.04 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bassingbourn Village College

School type
Academies, None, 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
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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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