Leader of Computer Science
Southend High School for Boys, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 May 2026
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) Management allowance TLR 2c (£8,611 gross per annum)
Leader of Computer Science job summary
The post:
We are seeking a Leader of Computer Science for September 2026.
The Computer Science department aims to equip all students with a strong range of ICT and Computer Science skills, enabling them to work independently across subjects, enjoy using new technologies and prepare confidently for future study and employment. Computer Science is a popular and highly successful subject within the school, with large numbers of students continuing their studies at GCSE and A Level. The department encourages logical thinking, creativity and problem solving through an engaging and challenging curriculum.
As Subject Leader you will have additional responsibility which involves contributing to curriculum planning, development, and delivery, while staying up to date with subject knowledge and supporting departmental initiatives. You will also be responsible for assessing and monitoring student progress, maintaining high expectations for work and behaviour, and ensuring students’ safety, wellbeing, and engagement both inside and outside the classroom. The position also requires involvement in internal and external examinations, collaboration with colleagues and support staff, and contributing to a positive school environment. Additionally, responsibility is taken for managing and maintaining staff and resources, ensuring equipment is safe and classrooms remain organised and conducive to learning.
Teaching at Southend High School for Boys is an immensely fulfilling experience where students are readily engaged via creative and challenging lessons. This post will suit a teacher keen to play a full part in the life of the school.
About you:
We are seeking an inspirational leader able to demonstrate passion for the subject, continuous professional development, and experience in fostering an enthusiasm for achievement within their classroom.
You will have strong practical leadership skills across staff management and development, curriculum development, strategic planning and operations.
The ability to stretch and motivate our students, manage staff effectively and be a good team member is very important.
Benefits:
The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits upon commencement of employment:
- Auto-enrolment into a contributory pension scheme (Teachers Pension for teaching staff)
- Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
- CPD through internal and external providers (including a subscription to National College)
- Employee Support Programme offering retail discounts and vouchers, a 24/7 confidential advice line, and counselling
- Specsavers Eye care vouchers
- Free use of the sports facilities
Application process:
Please view the job pack for full information prior to applying.
CV's alone cannot be accepted, therefore please complete the application form via mynewterm. Please be aware that we reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview (w/c 18th May 2026).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Southend High School for Boys
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1325 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Southend High School for Boys website
Southend High School for Boys (SHSB) is an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted 2015), rated as outstanding against every one of the inspection criteria. It is one of four selective schools within the Borough of Southend. The main school, years 7 to 11, is single sex boys whilst the large sixth form is coeducational. It is situated thirty miles from London on the Thames Estuary and is close to main road and rail links from London, and to Chelmsford and Cambridge. SHSB has ‘an ethos of excellence in both academic achievement and a wide range of activities [that] permeates all aspects of the school’ (Ofsted 2015). At SHSB talent is nurtured, learning is valued, challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. SHSB is not only a lively and stimulating institution, but also a welcoming community with an open and friendly approach.
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