Head of ICT/Computing - Teacher

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in a British Overseas Territory is seeking a Head of ICT/Computing - Teacher to develop and manage ICT education at St Helena Secondary School. You will be responsible for curriculum planning, assessment, and professional training while contributing to community education. The ideal candidate holds a UK teaching qualification and significant experience in ICT education. This role offers a competitive salary of £38k pa plus additional benefits, with the opportunity to experience a unique lifestyle on St Helena Island.

Benefits

International Supplement

Relocation Allowances

Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5%

30 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching ICT and/or Computing at key stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Previous work overseas, preferably in a developing economy.
• Knowledge of GCSE and A level courses for ICT & Computing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ICT, Computer Science, and Business at the Secondary School.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver appropriate schemes of work.
• Contribute to teaching ICT & Computing in Adult Education.

Skills

Teaching ICT

Curriculum Development

Professional Development

Assessment and Feedback

Education

UK teaching qualification with QTS

Degree in ICT or equivalent

Job description

Role: Head of ICT/Computing - Teacher

Location: St Helena Island, South Atlantic

Contract: 2 years FTC starting September 2026

£38k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially because of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. There are four schools on the island; one secondary and from January 2025 there will be two primaries. The curriculum broadly models the English education system.

You will lead and develop ICT, Computer Science and Business at St Helena Secondary School, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the department. You must plan, prepare and deliver appropriate schemes of work and develop schemes of work for key stage 3, 4 and 5 where applicable. You should provide monitoring, assessment, reporting and feedback to students and parents with high quality CPD for colleagues. Assisting Primary School staff with ICT curriculum development and with staff training in teaching ICT across the schools, you will also contribute to the teaching of ICT & Computing in Adult Education.

Holding a UK teaching qualification and QTS, with degree level qualification in ICT or equivalent, you have a background in teaching ICT and/or Computing at key stages 3, 4 and 5. You have already worked overseas, preferably in a developing economy and have specific experience in literacy improvement at any level. Your knowledge of a range of GCSE and A level courses available for ICT & Computing is supported by knowledge of the Secondary Curriculum within the UK relevant to ICT & Computing. You have experience of providing professional development and training for other staff.

In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena. As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• An International Supplement, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information on our website.
• Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh
• Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
• Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays

How to Apply:

An application form is available on our website via the button below where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on or via email: .

Applications must be sent to and received by 4 December 2025.

To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form. Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered. Please do not submit your CV.

The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.

The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at to discuss how we can support you