Head of Computer Science

The opportunity:

This position is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and inspirational Computer Science teacher/leader to join and lead our exceptional team. The post will involve leading on Computer Science teaching and learning across all Key Stages.

This post would ideally suit a colleague who is looking for a new challenge and wishes to work with highly motivated, extremely engaged, enthusiastic and able learners. If you are keen to develop further as a practitioner and wish to extend your repertoire of teaching and learning strategies, then Weald of Kent would be a perfect fit for you.

The Computer Science Team at Weald is a dedicated and enthusiastic team of specialists who strive to engage and excite students across all year groups. We aim to support and promote the development of the students in our care into independent learners who can think creatively in order to reach their full potential and to achieve outstanding results. We pride ourselves on constantly looking to push the boundaries, ever looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience of the students.

What we offer:

Weald of Kent Grammar School is a selective girls academy (with a mixed Sixth Form) for approximately 1900 students aged between 11 and 18. The school operates across two campuses located at Tonbridge and Sevenoaks in West Kent. Students join the school from a range of areas around West Kent, East Sussex and Southeast London from a variety of different backgrounds.

Our students achieve at the highest level academically. In 2026, 56.9% of our GCSE entries were awarded 9-7 grades placing Weald in the top 10% of schools nationally for progress. At A level, 66.7% of our entries were awarded A*-B grades and the vast majority of our students move from Weald into higher education. Our students are highly able, motivated and a delight to teach. Students enjoy positive and co-operative relationships with staff, and it is very rare if an external visitor to the school does not comment on the high calibre of the students.

We are particularly proud of the work we have done to create a strong pastoral system, and students enjoy a comprehensive programme of PSHE throughout their time at school. This is taught by form tutors and ensures that strong relationships can be built and maintained. We encourage our students to be active and responsible citizens through a variety of charitable and community activities. The school operates a very successful House system, led by student House Leaders, which encourages integration between the year groups and provides leadership opportunities for students. Similarly, a strong Head Girl and Senior Prefect team and School Council ensure that the student body has a voice within the school and that younger students are supported. Currently we are launching a programme, involving our KS5 students, to help local primary schools with a range of outreach activities.

Our commitment to you:

Staff are our most valued asset, and we place a high emphasis on staff well-being and professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at. Here are a few examples of what we offer to teaching staff:

Professional Development

• Research led CPD programmes, tailored to individual’s aspirations, which are based both in school and across the wider Trust.
• A full induction programme for all new staff.

Staff Welfare

• Data capture that is measured and timely - we report progress home three times a year.
• Minimal written reports.
• No requirement for teachers to submit lesson plans, even for lesson observations.

Support

• The school calendar is planned in advance across the whole year, so people know what is happening and when.
• In-house cover supervision team.

Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan.
• Occupational health support.
• Employee Discount Scheme (Multiple Retailers - Kent Reward Scheme).
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Ensure day-to-day management and development of the Computer Science Department with Director of Faculty oversight.

Monitor the students for which they are directly accountable to ensure achievement of targets.

Maintain an understanding of and develop the contribution their area makes to realising the school’s overall academic and attendance targets.

In consultation with the Director of Faculty, take a proactive role in the organisation and delivery of key events and moments planned for the relevant year groups.

The successful candidate will:

Foster positive working relationships across the school community.

Lead groups of staff in development and self-evaluating activities.

Actively promoting rigorous and developmental performance development processes.

Inform the Headteacher and Trustees of future development needs will help to realise the school’s vision.

Key Application Dates:

Shortlisting Date - 14 October 2026

Interview Date - 16 October 2026

Start Date - 4 January 2027

Safer recruitment:

Weald Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Please read our recruitment policies available on our website Vacancies - Weald of Kent Grammar School.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.