Head of Computer Science

About the role

Head of Computer Science

Permanent; Full time

Commencing: September 2025 or January 2026

Closing date: 21 May 2025 at 12 noon

Haileybury wishes to appoint a well-qualified and suitably experienced Head of Computer Science to lead our successful department. 

The School is seeking a dynamic and committed teacher with a degree in Computer Science or a related subject. The candidate should have previous experience of teaching both GCSE and A Level, while previous experience of IB is desirable but not essential. The ideal candidate will employ a variety of teaching methods to engage and inspire pupils, confidently integrate digital tools into their teaching and encourage independent thinking while challenging students beyond the curriculum.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an impressive subject knowledge, a passion for Computer Science, and a track record of outstanding success in teaching and learning.

Computer Science is offered as GCSE, A Level, and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, alongside bespoke in-house options. These courses cover all aspects of modern computing, including programming in Python, using web technologies like HTML and JavaScript, app design, and understanding the practical and ethical implications of AI. Pupils also gain a thorough understanding of the hardware systems that underpin these technologies.

Our Computer Science department is highly collaborative, offering a supportive and stimulating environment where teachers can develop professionally and contribute to an outstanding educational experience.

Please see the candidate brief for more information.

About Haileybury

Haileybury is an independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18.  

Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally and was judged “excellent in all areas” by ISI in October 2022. We are thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.  

We are academically selective, and as such teachers are expected to support pupils to be intellectually curious, reflective and collaborative. Innovation in teaching and learning is at the heart of school development, and candidates should have a commitment to exploring a variety of teaching methods to motivate and inspire pupils.

Colleagues contribute fully to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the School. The School has exceptional facilities supporting an extensive co-curricular offering and excellent pastoral care.

Haileybury is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire. Full time members of the teaching staff are usually provided with school accommodation, situated either on or near the school site.

The School offers exciting career development opportunities, supported by a comprehensive professional development programme. 

Other benefits include pension, private healthcare, and substantial fee remission. Teachers have access to the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our health and wellbeing centre.  

How to apply

To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the candidate brief and return it to teacherrecruitment@haileybury.com by 21 May 2025 at 12 noon.

For further information, please visit our website here.

Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history. 

The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience.  Appointments will be made on merit. 

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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.