Head of Computer Science

Company: Wiltshire Council
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Location: Wiltshire
Job Description:

Head of Computer Science – Amesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2b 5,348

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract: PermanentThis is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact The Stonehenge School harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk for further information.

A bit about us:

The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged good in each of its last six Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years. Our new Phase 2 recently opened and gives us a new SEN area as well as a new hall, Drama studio and music rooms.All about the role:

You will be leading a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who are always striving to get the best for their students in a valued and popular curriculum area. You will be supported by a Senior team who have a clear consistent vision for the school and join a team of enthusiastic Middle Leaders who help to drive school improvements.

We are looking for colleagues with:a commitment to raising achievementthe ability to engage and support studentsan enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the subject areasA commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best is expected of all staff.Find out more and apply:

Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Heads PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.ukFurther details and our application form can be found on our website via the following link – https://www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk/vacancies/ Please apply via a two sided letter detailing your educational philosophy, experience to date, and how you would aim to make an excellent department even more successful. Application form and further details are available from the school website and should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteachers PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW.You should provide detail outlining your skills applicable to the role and reasons for applying. This should be returned to Mrs D Harker, The Headteachers PA, The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW or alternatively via email to admin@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk by the closing date.

Closing date (and time): Monday 8th June , 9am

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026