14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • 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: Full Time – 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in line with STPCD directed time (195 days per year). The role includes additional responsibilities as Subject Lead.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

TLR 2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please refer to job description and person specification.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is dedicated to providing a welcoming and respectful atmosphere where staff and students can thrive. Our aim is to encourage one another to grow in faith, hope, and love, and we are committed to offering an ambitious education that prepares our students for their futures.

- A 'Good' school [Ofsted, December 2021]

- An established and supportive department

- The latest technology

- An excellent induction programme

- Vast support and opportunities for professional development

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

The school has an open culture around safeguarding. All adults recognise that they have a responsibility to protect pupils from harm and know that ‘it could happen here’. Staff have professional curiosity and share concerns in a timely manner. The safeguarding team are well trained and fully aware of their duties in line with Keeping children safe in education and other statutory guidance. The school fosters a culture of safeguarding; we seek expert advice and welcome scrutiny.
With regard to sexual violence and sexual harassment we adopt the position that it is happening.
Children are taught how to stay safe.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

St John Bosco CHS CSI September 2024.pdf - 379 KB (opens in new tab)
notes_for_applicants.pdf - 442 KB (opens in new tab)
Job Description - Subject Leader Computer Science.pdf - 94.4 KB (opens in new tab)
Person Specification - Subject Leader Computer Science.pdf - 72.1 KB (opens in new tab)
Child Protection Safeguarding Policy 2025-26 - Sept 25.pdf - 744 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John Bosco Arts College

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1051 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
St John Bosco Arts College website
Email address
recruitment@stjohnbosco.org.uk
Phone number
0151 330 5142
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St John Bosco Arts College has a reputation for excellence with state of the art facilities and a vibrant, stimulating and welcoming environment.

Arranging a visit to St John Bosco Arts College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stjohnbosco.org.uk.

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