Lead Teacher Computer Science

Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  24 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Up to £54,574 - Main or Upper Pay Scale £32,916 to £51048 + TLR2a £3,526 p.a.

Lead Teacher Computer Science job summary

Lead Teacher of Computer Science

MPS/UPS + TLR 2a

Start date: January 2026

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is an outstanding and over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.

We are now seeking an outstanding Lead Teacher of Computer Science. Computer science is taught throughout the school, is a popular subject at both GCSE and A level and has consistently achieved positive value added in both courses. This is an opportunity for a dynamic teacher who would like to join an outstanding school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.

The successful candidate will be ambitious and have a passion for their subject. They will have the ability to motivate all students and to bring new ideas as the school builds on its excellent status. Applications from those wishing to contribute to other aspects of school life outside the classroom are particularly welcome.

What can HBS offer you?

• A school with great traditions, excellent reputation but with a modern outlook
• A dedicated, well qualifies and experienced staff who share the goal enshrined in our school motto "Per Ardua Ad Alta" - Striving for Excellence
• A campus that combines state of the art facilities with historic Grade II listed buildings
• The opportunity to work in a secure, supportive environment
• SLT commitment to supporting the mental, physical & emotional wellbeing of staff/students in the school

Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 24th September 2025

Interviews: 30th September or 2nd October 2025

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share with commitment.

An enhances DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

HBS welcomes applications from all who meet the requirements for the position. However, we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups, as we celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.

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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

HBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for all posts.

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 Hitchin Boys' School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hitchin Boys' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hitchin-boys-school

Hitchin Boys’ School (HBS) is a high achieving, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a mixed sixth form, which forms part of the highly successful Hitchin Schools’ Consortium. We have a history that stretches back nearly 400 years but embrace fresh thinking and a modern, vibrant curriculum. We have high expectations, excellent standards of behaviour and pride in our extra-curricular activities that lead to academically successful and well-rounded students who are well equipped for life beyond school.

Following Ofsted's visit to Hitchin Boys' School in September 2021, we were delighted to announce that we have once again received top marks by retaining the judgement of ‘Outstanding’.

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